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Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, stir together yeast and warm water; let stand 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
2. 2
   In small saucepan, combine milk, butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   In large mixing bowl, combine four and salt.
5. 5
   Stir in yeast mixture.
6. 6
   Gradually add milk mixture, blending at low speed.
7. 7
   Increase speed to medium and add eggs, one at a time.
8. 8
   Stir in raisins and orange peel.
9. 9
   Generously grease pan. (I'm using my new bundt pan for this).
10. 10
    Spoon dough into prepared pan. (Dough will be sticky).
11. 11
    Cover with oiled plastic wrap and a towel.
12. 12
    Set in warm place to rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
13. 13
    Heat oven to 375°F.
14. 14
    Bake 15 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and continue baking 15-20 minutes in pan.
15. 15
    Invert onto cooling rack.
16. 16
    Cool completely.
17. 17
    Dust with powdered sugar before serving. (or optionally with a glaze).