3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. hot water
2 cakes compressed yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped almonds
1/2 c. granulated sugar

Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, add salt and butter, blending as for pie crust. Dissolve yeast in milk, water and sugar, add to first mixture, beat until smooth. Cover, let stand 10 minutes. Add beaten eggs, beat vigorously. Fold in remaining flour, add vanilla, stir until smooth.

Tie dough loosely in square of cheesecloth, drop into pan of warm water for 1 hour until it rises to top of pan. Place dough on platter, cut in small pieces, roll in sugar and chopped almonds. Twist into shape of a V, place in well greased pan, let stand five minutes. Bake in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes.