2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp.salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (1/4 tsp. cinnamon, optional)
4 c. flour or enough to knead
1 1/2 c. seedless raisins

Dissolve yeast in water in large bowl. Heat milk and butter. Cool and add to yeast mixture. Beat eggs and add. Sift together 3 cups flour, salt, sugar and spice and add to liquid. Add remaining 4 cups flour. Add raisins last and knead. Let rise in pan until double in bulk. Punch down and put in 2 loaf pans and raise again. Bake 375 degrees for 40 - 50 minutes or until it appears to be browned and firm.