Cinnamon Raisin Babka

Serves:

Ingredients:

8 c All purp. flour, sifted
3/4 c Sugar
2 Cakes comp. yeast
1 1/2 c Butter
1 1/2 c Water 85 degrees
3 Eggs
1/2 lb Raisins
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 lb Blanched ch. almonds (opt)
1 ts Cinnamon

Method:

Crumble yeast in water.
Add 1 cup flour and let rise till doubled.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over raisins and almonds.
Cream sugar and butter and add eggs, salt, and cinnamon.
Add fruit and nuts, yeast, and remaining flour to creamed mix.
Put in greased bowl in warm place, cover with plastic wrap and let rise till doubled in bulk.
Divide into 2 loaves and place in greased pans.
Brush tops with melted butter.
Let rise again.
Bake at 350 for 45 min.