Title: Coffee Cake
Categories: Bread
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | | Cake compressed yeast (2 if time is limited) |
| 1 1/2 | c | Lukewarm water |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 1 3/4 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | tb | Cinnamon |
| 1 | | Egg, well beaten |
| 5 | c | Flour |
| 1 | tb | Grated orange peel |
| 3/4 | c | Chopped raisins |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped nuts |
| 1/4 | c | Melted shortening |
Soften yeast in lukewarm water. Add 6 tablespoons of sugar, the salt,
melted shortening, and egg. Add raisins, orange peel, and flour, beating
thoroughly after each addition until a soft dough is formed. (The dough
should be softer than for bread). Cover with a warm, damp cloth; allow to
double in bulk. Work down and form in two loaves. Place in well-oiled
pans. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Allow
to double in bulk. Bake in hot oven (425ø F) 30 minutes. 2 small loaves.
The Household Searchlight - 1941