>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>> I challenge every single person who has participated in Those Threads
>> to post one recipe, to try to get the newsgroup at least partially
>> back on track. Mine's coming right up!
>>
>> Peace,
>> Carol

This is a recipe from my maternal grandmother. My mother used to make
it on special occasions, such as for holidays, etc. I have no idea as
to why it is termed 'Jewish'.

Jewish Coffee Cake
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 yeast cake
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup milk -- warm
1 egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
3/4 pound butter -- softened
1/2 cup seedless raisins
Dressing
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup water
Dissolve yeast cake in water with 1 tbsp sugar. Add the milk, beaten
egg, salt
and sugar. Add enough flour to make a soft sponge. Let rise to double
bulk.
Add softened butter, and then rest of flour. Add raisins; can add
more. Let
rise until light. Bake for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.
Cool cake slightly; then pour over dressing, also cooled slightly.
Dressing: Cook ingredients to soft ball stage.
Serve cake warm.
Source:
"Maternal grandmother"