Raisin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Combine raisins, butter, sugar, salt and hot milk; stir to dissolve sugar.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
4. 4
   Beat well.
5. 5
   Add yeast and eggs; mix well.
6. 6
   Add enough of remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough.
7. 7
   Turn out on lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Knead until dough is smooth and elastic (10 to 12 minutes).
9. 9
   Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
10. 10
    Cover; let double (1 1/2 to 2 hours) in warm place.
11. 11
    Punch down; divide dough in half, rounding each in ball.
12. 12
    Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Shape in loaves.
14. 14
    Place in 2 greased loaf pans.
15. 15
    Cover; let rise almost double (45 to 60 minutes).
16. 16
    Bake in 375° oven about 25 minutes. Place foil over top last 10 minutes, if necessary.
17. 17
    Remove bread from pans; cool.
18. 18
    Combine 1 cup sifted confectioners sugar and about 1 1/2 tablespoons milk; used to glaze loaves.