Raisin Bread (not Bread Machine)

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. 2
   Melt butter in the microwave, let cool it cool to lukewarm temperature.
3. 3
   Add warm water or milk to dry mixture, then add butter.
4. 4
   Mix all ingredients together and let stand for a minute.
5. 5
   Add flour to the mixture and stir until it forms a ball.
6. 6
   Flour countertop, dump out the dough and knead for at least five minutes or until dough no longer sticks to counter.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl and cover.
8. 8
   Let rise for 1 hour, then punch the dough down.
9. 9
   Let rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Place dough into breadpan and bake at 325 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.