Ingredients

  • 1/8 c. skimpy yeast
  • 1/8 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 2 c. warm milk
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. rum
  • 1/2 lb. Imperial oleo
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon rind
  • 2 1/2 lb. or about 9 c. flour
  • 2 c. white raisins

Method

  • Dissolve yeast and 1/8 cup sugar in warm water; let rise until foamy.
  • When cool, add yeast to mixture made by combining the warm milk to 1 1/2 cups flour.
  • Let rise until foamy.
  • While this is rising, beat the egg yolks until foamy and of thick yellow consistency.
  • Add the rum and oleo; beat until well mixed.
  • Add 1 cup sugar; beat until thick.
  • Add the lemon rind.
  • (This should be fluffy and thick; set aside.)