Ranchero Raised Biscuits
["2/3 c. raisins (optional)", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 c. scalded milk", "1/2 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 pkg. yeast", "3 Tbsp. warm water", "1 egg, beaten"]
["Combine raisins, milk, sugar, salt, shortening and cornmeal in bowl.", "Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to mixture.", "Add egg and flour.", "Blend well.", "Drop by spoonfuls into a well-greased 11-inch oblong baking pan.", "Let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.", "Bake in a preheated oven at 400\u00b0 for about 20 minutes. Serve hot with butter or jam."]
["raisins", "salt", "sugar", "shortening", "flour", "milk", "yellow cornmeal", "yeast", "water", "egg"]