Polish Babka

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast with 1/2 cup warm milk, 1 ounce of sugar and a little flour; set in warm place until it rises to top of cup.
2. 2
   Sift flour in large mixing bowl and make a well in middle.
3. 3
   Put yeast mixture into this well together with remaining 3 1/2 ounces of sugar, dash of salt and 2 eggs.
4. 4
   Knead dough well, adding as much of remaining warm milk as flour will absorb.
5. 5
   Add 3 1/2 ounces melted butter, lemon rind and raisins and knead a little more, then place dough in floured bowl.
6. 6
   Cover with thin cloth and allow to rise in warm place until double in bulk.