Apple Raisin Bread

Directions

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   Combine 2 1/2 cups flour with yeast and honey.
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   Beat in milk slowly, then water.
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   Continue
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   beating
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   2
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   to
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   3 minutes. Add butter.
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   Mix well.
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   Add
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    remaining
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    flour
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    to
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    make
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    dough stiff. Let rest 5 minutes.
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    Add raisins, apples and cinnamon. Knead for 6 to 7
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    minutes until fruits are evenly distributed. Place in large greased bowl
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    and cover with damp towel.
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    Place in warm place 1 to 1
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    1/2
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    hours.
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    Punch down dough.
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    Knead on floured surface 3 to 4 minutes.
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    Shape into large ball.
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    Place in greased and floured baking
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    pan.
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    Let
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    rise
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    uncovered
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    20 minutes in a warm place. Preheat
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    oven to 425°.
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    Place pan of hot water on lowest rack. Bake
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    bread for 30 minutes.
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    Remove water and reduce oven to 300°.
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    Bake
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    for
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    35
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    to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
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    Breakfast bread.