3 pkgs. yeast
2 1/4 c. scalded milk
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
4 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
6 tbsp. warm water (1/3 c.)
3/4 c. butter
3 tsp. salt
9 c. flour

Sprinkle yeast in water. Let stand a few minutes, then stir until dissolved. Pour hot milk over butter, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast, egg and half of flour. Beat well and add remaining flour. Knead, let rise (1 hour). Punch down and let rise again. Divide dough into 9 equal parts.

Roll each into 12 x 7 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Mix sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and sprinkle on dough. Roll each piece up tightly from the 12 inch side, put on greased sheet and braid 3 pieces together, pinching ends together.

Brush with melted butter. Rise 30 minutes and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Decorate with frosting, green and red cherries and crushed nuts. Makes 3 braids and freezes very well. Makes for a nice Christmas food gift.