Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, butter, eggs, milk, salt and yeast cake in a saucepan; heat (do not boil) until warm and yeast is dissolved. Pour into flour; knead dough until it comes away from pan (add raisins, if desired).
2. 2
   Cover; put in warm place.
3. 3
   Let raise until double in bulk.
4. 4
   Punch down; let raise again.
5. 5
   Grease pan and fill halfway.
6. 6
   Let set 1/2 hour.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.