Kugelhof

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs flour
 * 1/4 lbs butter
 * 2 large eggs
 * 1 cup milk
 * 3 tbsp powdered sugar (confectioner's)
 * 1 tbsp yeast
 * 1/4 cup dried raisins, marinated in brandy
 * 2 tbsp chopped almonds
 * 1/4 tsp salt

Directions
In a large pot, mix together the milk, sugar, and butter. Cook over low heat, just enough to let the butter melt. When the butter melts, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool for 30 minutes. Add the eggs, yeast, salt, raisins, and flour - little by little. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth. Let the *dough* rest for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F (or 200 C). 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) Add the dough, then bake in the oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until cooked. Check by inserting a knife in the middle. If it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked. Remove from oven and let it cool for 1 hour. Remove from the mold, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.