Irish Yeast Bread Mix

Directions

To make mix, combine all ingredients in plastic bag except lemon zest.

Add zest and shake bag well.

Seal and set aside until needed.

To make 1 loaf: sprinkle yeast over warm water and let foam for 5 minutes.

Place 2 cups of well shaken mix into a large bowl with the milk, butter and yeat mixture and beat with an electric mixer until well blended.

Cover bowl and let mixture rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Then place two more cups of mix onto the surface of dough in bowl.

Beat until well blended again with mixer or by hand.

Place a little flour on work surface and mix in the raisins and currants.

Incorporate this into the dough and knead until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour to make a fairly stiff but pliable dough.

Place dough in a large grerased bowl and turn to coat.

Cover and let dough rise double in bulk, about 1 to 2 hours.

Punch down and knead into a round loaf.

Place on baking sheet and allow to rise double in bulk.

Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven until done, about 50 minutes.

Makes 1 large loaf.