Bread Machine Brioche Orange-Raisin Bread

I made this bread because i had 2 grandchildren for overnight and i wanted something special for breakfast. this bread has wonderful orange taste in a not too sweet brioche bread.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons  yeast
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon  orange peel
• 3⁄4 cup golden raisin
•  milk

Directions

1. In a saucepan heat butter, 1/4 cup milk, sugar, and salt. . beat eggs. when butter melts remove from heat . add to beaten eggs.Place this mixture into bread machine container. finely chop orange peel and add to milk and egg mixture in the bread machine. heat water and add raisins to water to plumb and add to egg mixture in the bread machine container. add flour on top of liquid and eggs in the bread machine container then place yeast on top of flour. put on dough setting. when done with dough cycle place on floured surface and let rest covered for 5 minutes. divide rested dough into three equal parts. roll each piece into 26 inch length. lay side by side and braid. pinch each end of braid together. transfer braided ring to large greased baking sheet. cover with plastic wrap and let rise 40 minutes; dough will rise slightly. preheat oven to 350 degrees. lightly brush top with milk, place a foil ball or ovwn-safe jar or glass in middle to retaain shape. bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown in color.