BABKAS #1

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in yolk one at a time, until pale and fluffy.

3. 3

   In small bowl, soften yeast in water, beat in egg mix salt, peel, milk and yeast.

4. 4

   Slowly beat in 5 1/2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn out on lightly floured work surface, knead 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

6. 6

   Knead in raisins.

7. 7

   Place in greased bowl. Grease top. Let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

8. 8

   Punch down, divide in half.

9. 9

   Place in 2 greased and floured 8 inch fluted pans, let rise until double in bulk (covered).

10. 10

    Bake in 350 F oven 25-30 minutes, or until well browned.

11. 11

    Invert on rack. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.