Kugelhopf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 to 4 c. flour, divided
1/2 c. sugar
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
3/4 c. raisins (golden)
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. water
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 to 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs or ground almonds

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, mix well 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
Heat milk, raisins, butter and water to 120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0. Butter need not melt.
Add to flour mixture.
Beat at medium speed 3 minutes or until smooth.
Beat in eggs.
Stir in lemon peel and 1 1/2 cups flour or enough to make a thick batter.
Cover in warm place.
Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.