1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. softened butter, butter or shortening
5 1/2 to 6 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 beaten eggs
1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. mace (optional)
1 c. dark or light raisins (optional)
Sugar glaze