Recipe: Sourdough Raisin Casserole Bread

SOURDOUGH RAISIN CASSEROLE BREAD

"For variety, cinnamon and nuts may be replaced be other fruits and spices."

1 cup sourdough starter
1/4 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup seedless raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour

Measure out sourdough starter into large mixing bowl. Add milk, sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, salt and nuts; set aside.

Combine raisins and flour. Add to batter gradually while stirring to form a stiff dough. Cover with a cloth. Set in warm place free from drafts and let rise about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Stir batter down. Place in greased 1-quart casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 1 loaf
Source: Sourdough Cookery by Rita Davenport, 1977