1 loaf bread, cubed
2 qts. water
1 sm. pkg. or 2 tbsp. anise
4 sticks cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar
3 c. white sugar
2 c. raisins
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheese, grated
2 sticks butter

Boil 2 quarts of water, anise and cinnamon for 10 minutes. Add sugar, boil 5 more minutes and then add 2 sticks butter. Layer bread, add raisins and cheese. Repeat procedure until all ingredients are used. Add strained tea. Soak bread. Last layer should be raisins and cheese. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.