Coffee Can Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 2 cups flour with yeast.
2. 2
   Stir water, milk, butter, sugar and salt over low heat until butter melts.
3. 3
   Cool for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add flour and yeast.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour, nuts, fruit and eggs.
6. 6
   Dough will be stiff.
7. 7
   Knead on floured board until the dough is smooth and elastic and the raisins are well distributed. Coat each coffee can with oil.
8. 8
   Divide the dough into two equal pieces and place into the cans.
9. 9
   Cover the cans with plastic tops. Let rise in warm place (85°) until the dough is 1 inch from the top of the cans.
10. 10
    Remove tops.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and/or sounds hollow when tapped.