Babka(Polish Bread)

Directions

1. 1
   Set aside 1 cup flour from total amount.
2. 2
   Mix together flour, rapid rise yeast and all other dry ingredients in large pot. Heat butter and milk to 125° to 130°.
3. 3
   Stir warm liquids into dry mixture.
4. 4
   Add eggs and extra flour, kneading and mixing until it stops sticking to fingers.
5. 5
   (You may need extra flour.)
6. 6
   Squeeze water from raisins and knead raisins into dough.
7. 7
   Cover, let rise 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Put into greased loaf pans.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm oven until doubled, then bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 6 to 8 loaves.