Hoska

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, salt, oleo and vanilla.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Put warm water into warm bowl and add yeast.
5. 5
   Stir until dissolved.
6. 6
   Stir in lukewarm milk mixture, 2 eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
8. 8
   Turn out onto lightly floured board.
9. 9
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
10. 10
    Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (1 hour). Punch down.
11. 11
    Turn out onto lightly floured board.
12. 12
    Knead in raisins until well distributed.
13. 13
    Bake as a loaf or form a braid.
14. 14
    Bake at 375° for 40 minutes.
15. 15
    Brush with melted butter.