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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A Very Delicious Irish Bread... That You Will Enjoy with Soups, Stews or Just By Itself with Butter! Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
8 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1 cup warm water |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3-1/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup raisins |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water.
2. Add the butter, eggs, potatoes, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into eight portions. Shape each into a ball. Place dough balls in a greased 10-in. springform pan.
8. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
9. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove sides of pan.
11. Place on a wire rack to cool.
12. Makes 1 Loaf
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