Ma'S Pyraga(Lithuanian Sweet Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. scalded milk, heat to just before boiling
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
4 eggs, slightly beaten; reserve small amount to brush on top
1/2 c. butter, softened
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
1 c. golden raisins

Preparation

Mix together sugar, salt and butter and pour hot milk over mixture.
Let cool to lukewarm.
Melt yeast in 1/4 cup warm (not hot) water and add.
Add eggs.
Gradually stir in flour until dough is stiff enough to work.
Add raisins.