6 -(up to) 8 c All purpose flour; sifted 1 1/2 -(up to) 2 Cakes compressed yeast 1 1/2 c Water; 85 degrees 1/2 lb Raisins 1/2 lb Blanched chopped almonds -(optional) 3/4 c Sugar 1 1/2 c Butter 3 Eggs 3/4 ts Salt 1 ts Cinnamon