Ingredients
Serves: one 9-by-5-inch loaf (1-pound loaf)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk (5 ounces), warmed to 95 to 125F (see instructions below)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (half of one stick)
2 1/4 teaspoons (one one-ounce packet) instant dry yeast (I use Red Star Platinum)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
2 cups + up to 1/3 cup bread flour (12 ounces)
1 heaping cup raisins
Preparation
