Rum And Raisin Loaf

Name: Rum And Raisin Loaf
Ingredients: 2/3 c. raisins; 3 Tbsp. rum; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. warm milk; 2 pkgs. active dry yeast; 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 6 Tbsp. butter; 2 eggs; 1 lemon peel, grated; 1 egg yolk, beaten

11 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. raisins
3 Tbsp. rum
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. warm milk
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. butter
2 eggs
1 lemon peel, grated
1 egg yolk, beaten

Directions

1

Mix raisins and rum in bowl.
2

Set aside.
3

Stir 1 teaspoon sugar in warm milk and sprinkle with yeast.
4

Let stand 5 minutes or until the surface is frothy.
5

Stir gently to moisten any dry particles remaining to top.
6

Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Melt butter, cool slightly.
7

In medium bowl, mix remaining sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon peel.
8

Stir in yeast mixture.
9

Pour into flour mixture, combining to make a soft dough.
10

On floured surface, knead dough 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.
11

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size-about 30 minutes. Grease loaf pan. Knead raisin and rum mixture into a loaf shape and place in greased loaf pan.
12

Let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
13

Preheat oven to 375°.
14

Brush loaf with egg yolk.
15

Bake 40-45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.