Kugelhof

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs flour
 * ¼ lbs butter
 * 2 large eggs
 * 1 cup milk
 * 3 tbsp powdered sugar (confectioner's)
 * 1 tbsp yeast
 * ¼ cup dried raisins, marinated in brandy
 * 2 tbsp chopped almonds
 * ¼ tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, mix together the milk, sugar, and butter.
 * 2) Cook over low heat, just enough to let the butter melt.
 * 3) When the butter melts, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
 * 4) Let it cool for 30 minutes.
 * 5) Add the eggs, yeast, salt, raisins, and flour - little by little.
 * 6) Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth.
 * 7) Let the *dough* rest for about 30 minutes.
 * 8) Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
 * 9) Arrange chopped almonds at the bottom of a greased *kugelhof* mold (loaf pan or cake mold is ok - kugelhof mold is a round mold with a well in the middle).
 * 10) Add the dough, then bake in the oven for 40 – 45 minutes, until cooked.
 * 11) Check by inserting a knife in the middle.
 * 12) If it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked.
 * 13) Remove from oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
 * 14) Remove from the mold, then dust with powdered sugar.
 * 15) Serve warm.