Cinnamon Raisin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small egg yolk, slightly beaten
1 c. warm water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 stick melted butter
3 c. flour
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix dry yeast into warm water.
Set aside.
Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon and butter.
Stir in yeast mixture and egg yolk.
Beat in 1 1/2 cups flour.
Add raisins.
Stir in remaining flour.
Knead on floured surface.
Sprinkle flour on hands and work on surface until dough no longer sticks.
Knead for approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Form into ball and place into buttered bowl.
Roll and turn in bowl to grease entire ball (approximately 1 tablespoon butter, softened).
Cover and place in warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.
Punch down and shape into loaf.
Place in greased bread pan.
Cover with cloth; let rise 35 to 40 minutes.
Bake in preheated oven at 400\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Makes 1 loaf.