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Ingredients

  • 6 to 6 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts

Method

  • In mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour and the yeast.
  • In saucepan, heat together milk, sugar, shortening and salt just until warm, stirring occasionally, to melt shortening.
  • Add to dry ingredients in mixer bowl.
  • Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping sides of bowl constantly.
  • Beat 3 minutes at high speed.