Christmas Tree Bread

• 2 pkg. yeast
• 1/2 c. lukewarm water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
• 1/2 c. melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 6 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. candied chopped cherries
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts

1. Sprinkle yeast into warm water.
2. Let stand a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
3. Add salt, sugar, cooled milk, butter, eggs and 4 cups flour.
4. Beat with spoon until well mixed.
5. Stir in remaining flour and rest of ingredients and mix well.
6. Turn out on a slightly floured board.
7. Add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
8. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in size.
9. This takes about 2 1/2 hours.

yeast, water, salt, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, cherries, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=600222 (may not work)