Raisin Bread (Lite-Bleu)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and soda.
2. 2
   Mix in the dried fruit.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center and pour most of the milk in at once.
4. 4
   Using one hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl, adding more milk, if necessary.
5. 5
   The dough should be soft, not too wet and sticky.
6. 6
   When it all comes together, turn it out onto a floured board, knead lightly for a few seconds.
7. 7
   Pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches deep and cut a deep tic.tac.toe pattern on it.
8. 8
   Bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 400 degrees F. and bake for another 30 minutes or until cooked.
9. 9
   If you are in doubt, tap the bottom: if it is cooked it will sound hollow.