Created by natsgarden123 on November 20, 2013
Step 1: Set Aside 1 cup flour.
Step 2: Mix remaining flour, yeast, white sugar and salt in a large bowl.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and 1/4 cup butter until hot to touch( no boiling)-remove from the heat and stir the hot liquid into the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Mix in the egg.
Step 5: Finally, mix in enough of the reserved flour, a little at a time, to make a very soft, but not sticky, dough. Knead for about 5 minutes then place into an oiled bowl-turn the dough to cover-let the dough rest , covered, for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Turn the dough onto a floured board and roll it into a rectangle.
Step 7: Mix together the softened 1/2 cup butter with the cinnamon -spread this paste evenly over the dough-sprinkle with the raisins and the brown sugar.
Step 8: Roll up the dough, jelly roll fashion, and pinch the seam and ends to seal.
Step 9: Roll into shape and place the rolled up dough into a greased large size
Step 10: (pullman) loaf pan.
Step 11: Cover and let rise for about 20 minutes, or more, until almost doubled.
Step 12: Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 20 minutes or until deeply browned. Cool in the pan on a rack, removing the loaf after 10 minutes of resting.'
Step 13: Let cool completely before slicing.