You’ll Need:

1 pint water or milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lard
1 cake compressed yeast
3 pints Gold Medal flour

Directions : To prepare this Fruit Bread Recipe 1, first 11/2 cups seeded or seedless raisins mixed with the flour.

Dissolve the yeast in the water or milk, add the salt, sugar and lard. Mix in the sifted flour and raisins. Currants or nut meats may be used if desired. Have the temperature when mixed 82 degree C to 84 degree C.

Allow the dough to rise until very light. Knead down gently and allow to rise until nearly light. Divide into two large loaves or three small loaves. Mould and place in pans. Allow to rise to the top of the pans. Bake in a medium warm oven