Can this recipe be used in my brand new ZO miracle, beautiful bread machine? Your raisin bread looks like my Grandmas with the 2 different raisins and more than 2 in the bread. She would let it rise on a small counter in a large heavy, dark yellow striped ceramic bowl, (I still have it) and we would swipe a "good knuckle full" to taste. That was over 50 yrs ago and we probably wouldn't suggest doing that today. I tried duplicating her recipe--cup of your hand is a difficult measurement to copy. My Grandma would say, when it either feels or looks right--add this or that. As I helped her, and learned by her side, she would make me re-do many things that she thought weren't good enough. She had a gift that she shared, and I enjoyed. She had no formal schooling but was a cook at age 11 for a doctor--that was in 1912 and has passed but my memories remain. My ZO machine allows me to make a delicious bread and do my quilting, etc., and "fresh bread" smell in my home is delightful. Thank you for this recipe. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. Thanks for sharing these beautiful memories; I'm so glad your grandma passed her talents along to you. I'd suggest using the machine to make the dough, then baking in the oven; however, if you're willing to risk it, try baking right in the machine. It'll probably work, but I haven't tried it, so can't guarantee... Good luck - PJH

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