Paska

• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 c. lukewarm water
• 3 pkg. dry yeast
• 3 c. scalded milk (lukewarm)
• 2 c. light raisins
• 12 c. flour
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 lb. melted butter (1 c.)
• 3 tsp. salt

1. Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water and add yeast; let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Add lukewarm milk and 4 1/2 cups flour.
3. Mix until smooth; let rise until bubbly.
4. Add eggs, raisins, sugar, butter and salt; mix thoroughly.
5. Add enough flour to make a dough that does not stick to your hand.
6. Knead until shining.
7. Let rise until double in size.
8. Punch down and let rise again.
9. Divide and round dough into 3 balls, 1 for each loaf (medium-sized).
10. Place in greased round pans to double in size.
11. Brush with a beaten egg, mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
12. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes, then at 325u0b0 for 35 minutes.

sugar, water, yeast, milk, light raisins, flour, eggs, sugar, butter, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=2718 (may not work)