Raisin Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour into a large bowl and create a well in the center. Add sugar, a pinch of salt, and dry yeast into the well.
2. 2
   Gently warm the lukewarm milk and pour it into the well. Let it sit until the yeast forms bubbles.
3. 3
   Add the egg and softened butter. Knead into a smooth dough.
4. 4
   Incorporate the raisins into the dough and knead until evenly distributed.
5. 5
   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
6. 6
   Knead the risen dough again and form it into 4 equal balls.
7. 7
   Place the balls staggered in the greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 1 hour.
8. 8
   Brush the raisin bread with a mixture of beaten egg yolk and milk, and sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar.
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the bread for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from the pan after baking and cool on a wire rack. Lightly dust with powdered sugar.