Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 6 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 cakes Fleischmann's yeast
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 6 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • melted, fortified oleo or butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. raisins

Method

  • Scald milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, salt and shortening.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Measure into bowl 2/3 cup lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Crumble and stir in yeast.
  • Add lukewarm milk mixture.
  • Add and stir in eggs and 3 cups flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Add and stir in an additional 3 cups flour.
  • Mix until dough forms a ball.
  • Turn out on lightly floured board.
  • Knead dough quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in greased bowl.
  • Cover and set in warm place free from draft.
  • Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour and 25 minutes.