Rosemary Fruit Bread

Ingredients

• 4-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast (.25 oz package)
• 5 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/3 cup hot water (120-130 F)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup dried fruit, diced

Directions

1. 1

   Grease pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, butter and rosemary. Mix until ingredients are combined.

3. 3

   Gradually add the hot water and continue stirring until the butter is melted.

4. 4

   Add egg. Beat well.

5. 5

   Stir in dried fruit bits and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

6. 6

   Knead dough on lightly floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.

7. 7

   Place in back of prepared pan. Tie top of pan over bottom with string.

8. 8

   Let the dough rise 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 350°F

10. 10

    Bake bread 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and cool.