Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together 2 cups flour and the yeast.
2. 2
   Heat milk, water, 1/4 cup sugar, oil and salt over low heat until warm.
3. 3
   Add liquid ingredients to flour-yeast mixture and beat with electric mixer until smooth (about 3 minutes).
4. 4
   Blend in egg; stir in raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to make moderately soft dough.
5. 5
   On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and satiny, about 5 to 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Cover dough with a bowl and let rest 20 minutes. Combine 1 cup sugar and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Roll each half to a 7 x 4-inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Beginning at narrow side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll at each turn. Press ends to seal and fold under loaf.
10. 10
    Place in two greased loaf pans; brush tops with melted butter.
11. 11
    Let rise in warm place until double, about 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes. When done, remove from pans immediately and cool on wire rack. If you like, brush tops with butter again.
13. 13
    Cool completely before storing.