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Title: Raisin Bread Categories: Penndutch, Breads Yield: 1 Servings 1 Med Potato 1 qt Water 1 c Yeast 1 c Water, lukewarm 2 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Cloves 1 c Sugar 1 lb Raisins 1 tb Butter Flour Pare and boil the potato in the quart of water, mash and mix sufficient flour with the water to form a smooth batter. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of lukewarm water and combine with the batter. Cover and set in a warm place and let rise for 4 hours. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead, adding flour as needed. Be careful not to get dough too stiff. Let stand for 2 hours, then form into loaves, place in bread pans and let rise until light. Bake at 400-F for 30 to 40 minutes. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini |