Kuchen (German Coffee Cake)

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Title: Kuchen (German Coffee Cake)
Categories: Governors r, Cheesecakes
Yield: 1 servings

2 c Milk
1 c Water
1 tb Salt
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Melted shortening
= (margarine)
2 pk Yeast
1/4 c Warm water
3 Beaten eggs
8 c Flour; (8 to 9)
2 c Raisins

Recipe by: Governor John A. Kitzhaber, Oregon
Scald the milk and cool with 1 cup water. Add salt, sugar,
and melted shortening. Add yeast which has been dissolved
in 1/4 cup of warm water. Add beaten eggs. Add about 4 cups
of flour and beat. Add raisins and then additional flour in
a cup at a time, beating after each addition, until you
have a dough that can be handled. Knead until elastic. Put
in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in size.
Punch down and knead again. Form into round balls and place
in shallow pans (such as round layer cake pans). Let rise
about 30 minutes or until almost double. Heat oven to 350
degrees. Moisten tops of loaves with water; sprinkle with
cinnamon; and bake about 30 to 40 minutes or until top is
golden brown.JM.

I am happy to share my recipe for "Kuchen" with you. I may
not be the worlds best cook, but I certainly appreciate
good healthy food. My favorites are those made with Oregon
grown fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and grains.
This is a recipe from my Great Grandmother, which has been
handed down through four generations.
Governor John A. Kitzhaber, Oregon

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