2 cakes yeast, softened in 1/4 c. lukewarm water sweetened with 1/4 tsp. sugar
1 c. milk
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
5 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. golden raisins

Soften yeast in water and sugar; set aside. Heat milk below boiling, add butter, sugar and salt. Cool and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating in bowl. Add flour, softened yeast and vanilla. Wait 15 minutes and knead dough until dough becomes satiny. Place dough in a greased bowl in a warm place. After it doubles in bulk (about 2 hours) punch down. Add 1 cup golden raisins and knead to distribute them. Divide in half and form 2 loaves. Allow to rise 1 hour. Bake 350 degrees about 45 minutes.