Pinwheel Coffee Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. warm water
1 active yeast cake or pack
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 c. raisins, candied fruits and nuts

Preparation

Sift flour and measure out 3 cups.
Scald milk in small saucepan.
Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar, salt and shortening. Cool until lukewarm.
Pour water into bowl; sprinkle yeast in and stir until dissolved.
Add lukewarm mixture and eggs; mix well. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture is a soft pliable ball. Sprinkle remaining flour on board and knead mixture until firm. Place in greased bowl and cover with dish towel.
Keep in a warm place and let rise until double in bulk.
Put back on floured board and knead.
Make 3 balls of dough the same size.
Add fruits and nuts at this point.
Make balls into long cones.
Place side by side and braid as hair.
Place in a greased bread pan.
Let rise again for approximately 1 hour.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes. Make a glaze of milk and powdered sugar; drizzle over coffee cake while still warm.