| 1 | Put all ingredients in bread pan in order of manufacturer directions. |
| 2 | This makes a dense medium size loaf (6-7 inches tall). |
| 3 | For a fluffier taller loaf, increase yeast to 2 ?teaspoons. |
| 4 | Have ingredients at room temperature. |
| 5 | If necessary, warm water and butter in microwave for 50-60 seconds on high. |
| 6 | For my hitachi 101 add ?cup raisins 4 minutes into first cycle. |
| 7 | Add remaining raisins just after resting period and as second kneading begins. |
| 8 | Crust color: medium bread cycle: bread or mix bread this has been a successful loaf in my hitachi b10Other makes of bread machines will have to make some changes according to their own machines. |
| 9 | According to a close irish friend, this does taste and look like the bread that she grew up with in ireland. |
