1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/4 c. shortening
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 c. flour (more if needed)

Dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening, and half of the flour to yeast. Mix until smooth. Add flour until it can be handled easily. Knead on a floured board until smooth, 5 minutes. Round up in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth. Let rise until double, 1 1/2 hours. Punch down. Let rise again until almost double, 30 minutes. 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Raisins

Shape dough into balls. Dip in butter, then sugar and cinnamon mixture. Place single layer in a well greased tube pan. Sprinkle with raisins. Top with another layer and raisins until all dough is used. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.