4 pkgs. dry yeast
4 eggs
1 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
8 c. flour

Soak yeast in warm water 5 minutes. Beat eggs well. Add milk, sugar, shortening, and salt to eggs and beat. Mix in yeast mixture. Gradually add flour; mix lightly and let rise. Divide dough into 4 parts and flatten with a rolling pin. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and nuts. Roll up and cut with scissors on top. Put on a cookie sheet in a ring shape. Let rise about 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Ice with a thin glaze while warm.