Christmas Braid
["1 cake yeast", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1/2 c. mixed candied fruit", "1 c. raisins", "1 c. milk (lukewarm)", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1/4 c. butter", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Dissolve yeast in a little warm water.", "Mix shortening, salt, sugar, egg, vanilla and milk.", "Add yeast mixture, then flour.", "Mix well.", "Add raisins, candied fruit and nuts.", "Let rise.", "Divide into 3 parts.", "Roll each portion into a long roll.", "Form into a braid.", "Let rise until light.", "Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350\u00b0."]
["cake yeast", "sugar", "salt", "egg", "mixed candied fruit", "raisins", "milk", "vanilla", "flour", "butter", "nuts"]