Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm

Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy

Mix in eggs, sugar, butter, salt, and raisins

Stir in cooled milk

Add the flour gradually to make a stiff dough

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes

Place in a large, greased, mixing bowl, and turn to grease the surface of the dough

Cover with a damp cloth

Allow to rise until doubled

Directions –

Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat

Let cool until lukewarm

Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy

Moisten dough with 2 tablespoons milk

Mix together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and sprinkle mixture on top of the moistened dough

Roll up tightly; the roll should be about 3 inches in diameter

Cut into thirds, and tuck under ends

Place loaves into well greased 9 x 5 inch pans

Lightly grease tops of loaves

Let rise again for 1 hour

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when knocked.

Remove loaves from pans, and brush with melted butter

Let cool before slicing

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