1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 c. shortening or butter
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Cut shortening into flour and salt. Beat eggs, sour cream, vanilla and yeast water together. Divide dough into 3 balls. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

Roll each ball out on well floured board to about 1/4 inch. Combine cinnamon and raisins and sprinkle 1/3 of mixture over dough. Roll up jelly roll style and cut in 3 inch wide strips. Twist strips and lap over like butterfly wings. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and let rise 1/2 hour. Repeat for additional dough. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 30 twists. Can be frozen.