Paska - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water and add yeast; let stand for 10 minutes.
Add lukewarm milk and 4 1/2 cups flour.
Mix until smooth; let rise until bubbly.
Add eggs, raisins, sugar, butter and salt; mix thoroughly.
Add enough flour to make a dough that does not stick to your hand.
Knead until shining.
Let rise until double in size.
Punch down and let rise again.
Divide and round dough into 3 balls, 1 for each loaf (medium-sized).
Place in greased round pans to double in size.
Brush with a beaten egg, mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes, then at 325\u00b0 for 35 minutes.