1 yeast cake
1/2 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. sweet milk
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes
4 1/2 c. wheat or barley flour
4 tbsp. shortening
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast cake and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup in lukewarm water; add 1 cup of flour and milk, potatoes, shortening and corn syrup well creamed. Cover and set in a warm place to rise. When light, add raisins that have been well floured, and salt. Knead lightly and let rise again until double in bulk. Mold into loaves and when light, glaze with egg diluted with water and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.