Sourdough Sweet 'N Spicy Raisin Bread

                     
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                  Sourdough Sweet 'N Spicy Raisin Bread
Recipe By     :Rita Davenport
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Savory Breads
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2               cups  sourdough starter
     1/2           cup  lukewarm milk
     1/4           cup  brown sugar -- firmly packed
     1/4           cup  butter -- melted
  2          teaspoons  salt
  1                     egg -- slightly beaten
  3               cups  all-purpose flour
  2          teaspoons  cinnamon
     1/2      teaspoon  nutmeg
  1 1/2           cups  raisins
     1/2           cup  chopped nuts -- (optional)
  2        tablespoons  butter -- melted
  1                     Egg White -- beaten
  1         tablespoon  granulated sugar
Measure out sourdough starter. Add milk, brown sugar, butter, salt and egg. Mix well. Sift flour, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Combine with sourdough starter and blend well. Add raisins and nuts, if desired. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if necessary. Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover with a cloth. Set in a warm place free from drafts and let rise about 2 hours. Cut off one-third of dough and divide remaining dough into three 12-inch rolls. Place on a greased cookie sheet and braid. Pinch ends together. Make smaller braid with extra dough and place on top of large braid. Brush with melted butter. Let rise about 1 hour. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 1 braided loaf.
Description:
  "Make this braided loaf for a special brunch."
Source:
  "sour dough cookery"
S(mc formatted by):
  "chef dave"
Copyright:
  "April 1977 isbn 0-553-20602-8"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 3434 Calories; 123g Fat (31.5% calories from fat); 72g Protein; 532g Carbohydrate; 29g Dietary Fiber; 415mg Cholesterol; 5207mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 20 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 11 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 22 Fat; 3 Other Carbohydrates.

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