Irish Freckle Bread Recipe

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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Add the butter, eggs, potatoes, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into eight portions.

Shape each into a ball. Place dough balls in a greased 10-in. springform pan.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove sides of pan.

Place on a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf, 12 servings.

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