Golden Easter Bread

Name: Golden Easter Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 4 or 5 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 3/4 c. warm water; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/3 c. raisins; butter or margarine, melted

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 or 5 c. all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 c. warm water
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 c. raisins
butter or margarine, melted

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Stir sugar, oil and salt into yeast mixture.
3

Add eggs, lemon rind and 2 cups flour; beat at low speed with an electric mixer until mixture is smooth.
4

Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
6

Add raisins; knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
7

Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place (85°) free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.