1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins

Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm water, set aside to soften. Combine 5 cups flour and salt. Set aside 2 tablespoons sugar. Add rest to flour. Add yeast mixture, 1 cup water and the butter to flour mixture. Stir with wooden spoon until moistened. Knead in bowl until mixture forms ball. Sprinkle rest of flour on board and knead until smooth and shiny.

Oil a large bowl, put dough in bowl and turn to oil top. Cover with damp towel and let rise until double, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and roll out on board. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, top with raisins and roll up. Seal edges and place seam side down in greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until double. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake 50-60 minutes.