Braided Raisin Bread

Name: Braided Raisin Bread
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Warm Water; 4 cups High Gluten Bread Flour; 2 Tablespoons Dry Milk Powder; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2-3/4 teaspoons Dry Yeast; 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Oil, Plus More To Rub On Top Of Baked Bread; 3/4 cups Raisins (I Like To Mix Dark And Light)

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cup Warm Water
4 cups High Gluten Bread Flour
2 Tablespoons Dry Milk Powder
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2-3/4 teaspoons Dry Yeast
2 Tablespoons Butter Or Oil, Plus More To Rub On Top Of Baked Bread
3/4 cups Raisins (I Like To Mix Dark And Light)

Directions

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["1. In a large mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, place all the ingredients in the bowl except for the raisins. Knead on low speed for 15 minutes. Add raisins and knead for another 8 minutes.", "(If you do not have a mixer that kneads, simply mix the ingredients together in a large bowl, turn out onto a floured surface and knead with your hands.)", "2. Cover dough with a clean dish towel and set in a warm place for 1 hour.", "3. Divide raised dough in half. Divide each half into 3 portions.", "4. Gently roll the 6 portions into 13\" logs. Working with 3 at a time