1 yeast cake
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. milk, scalded & cooled
1/4 c. shortening, melted
1/4 c. butter, melted
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. raisins

Crumble yeast into mixing bowl - add milk, sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add eggs. Sift and measure flour. Add 1/2 of it and beat until smooth and elastic. Add cooled shortening and remaining flour, work in with hands. Turn onto floured board and let stand 10 minutes. Knead until smooth; let rise in warm place until double in bulk (2 hours). Punch down and let rise again (45 minutes).

Cut dough into pieces the size of large walnuts. Form into balls, roll each in melted butter then in sugar and cinnamon and nuts. Place 1 layer of balls in well greased 9 inch tube pan so they barely touch. Sprinkle with raisins. Add another layer of balls and raisins. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Put on serving plate.