Topsy-Turvy Coffee Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1/2 c. warm buttermilk or sour milk
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, well beaten
3 c. flour
1/4 c. butter (soft)
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. raisins
1/3 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in the water.
Combine shortening, milk, sugar and salt.
Blend in eggs and the dissolved yeast.
Add flour; mix well.
Place in greased bowl and cover.
Let rise in warm place until double in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.