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Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packets active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water
• 1 cup scalded milk
• 1 cup butter OR 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs, large, room temperature
• 6 egg yolks, large, room temperature
• 6 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup golden or dark raisins
• 1/2 to 1 cup sugar (to your taste depending on sweetness desired)
• 1/3 cup dark rum (or water)
• Zest of one orange and/or 1/2 cup candied citron (if using citron, add it when incorporating the raisins)
• 1 whole egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water