4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2/3 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, room temp.
1 c. candied fruit
1 c. chopped walnuts
Oil
Powdered sugar frosting
Candied fruit or nuts

Stir together 1 3/4 cups flour and yeast. Heat milk, water, butter, sugar and salt over low heat until very warm (120-130 degrees), stirring to blend. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer. Blend in eggs. Add 1 cup flour and beat one minute. Stir in fruit, nuts and flour to make a moderately soft dough. Dough will be sticky.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 5-10 minutes. Roll into a 22x12 inch rectangle. Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting at 22 inch end. Seal bottom, pinch ends together to form ring. Place seam side down in greased 10 inch tube pan. Brush with oil and let rise in warm place (80-85 degrees) until doubled about 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees 35-40 minutes.