Babka (Polish)

• 1 c. scalded milk
• 1/4 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp. orange rind
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. raisins
• 1/4 c. maraschino cherries
• 1/4 c. walnut meats

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Let it foam for about 5 minutes. Beat eggs and sugar together.
3. Add salt, grated orange rind and vanilla.
4. Add 1/2 of the flour and yeast mixture; beat well.
5. Add butter to the hot milk and when melted, add this mixture to the other part of dough and mix in the balance of the flour with a wooden spoon; beat for about 5 minutes, then add the fruit and nuts carefully.
6. Let rise until double in size; punch down; let rise again, then put into baking pan the size of an angel food pan and let rise until doubled.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350`u0b0.

milk, yeast, warm water, butter, sugar, flour, salt, eggs, orange rind, vanilla, raisins, maraschino cherries, walnut meats

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=238605 (may not work)