Vanocka; Christmas

Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup melted butter
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp. granulated yeast
• 1 cup very warm water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. lemon rind
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup red and green cherries