1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk, scalded
1 pkg. dry yeast
Eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped candied red and green cherries
1/2 c. chopped almonds
3 1/2 to 4 c. flour

Melt butter in milk in small bowl. Cool. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Beat 1 egg in large bowl. Add yeast, milk mixture and next 5 ingredients; mix well. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk. Turn onto floured surface. Knead lightly. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Shape into loaves. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour or until bread tests done. Yield: 2 loaves.