Ingredients
2 cups very warm water
7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided (add 2 tablespoons if making 3 loaves)
2 packages active dry yeast
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon salt
61/2 - 7 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons cinnamon (add 1 tablespoon if making 3 loaves)
1/2 cup raisins
Butter (optional, for brushing on baked bread)
Preparation
