1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. very warm water
2 pkgs. dry yeast
3 eggs
7 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. melted butter

1. Heat milk until bubbles form around edge of pan. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup sugar, the salt, 1/2 cup butter and raisins; stir until butter melts, cool to lukewarm.

2. Sprinkle yeast over water in large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in milk mixture.

3. Add eggs and 4 cups flour, beat vigorously with wooden spoon until smooth (about 2 minutes).

4. Gradually add remaining flour, mix in last of it with hand until dough is stiff enough to leave side of bowl.

5. Turn on floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).

6. Place in lightly greased large bowl, turn dough over. Cover with towel. Let rise in warm (85 degrees) place for 1 1/2 hours, free from drafts.

7. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

8. Turn dough on floured board. Divide in half. Roll out 1/2 into 16 x 8 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons cinnamon- sugar.

9. Starting at one of the narrow sides, roll up jelly roll fashion. Pinch edges and ends together. Place in 2 greased pans. Bake until dry in center (about 1 hour). Makes 2 loaves.