Raisin And Nut Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 cup raisins, washed, drained, and floured
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg
• ½ cup chopped nuts

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
2. 2 Toss raisins with the dry ingredients to coat.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted shortening, and beaten egg.
4. 4 Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix thoroughly to form a soft dough.
5. 5 Roll dough into a ½-inch thick sheet and cut into two long strips.
6. 6 Twist strips together to form a ring and place in a greased pan.
7. 7 Sprinkle top with sugar and nuts, then let rise for 20 minutes.
8. 8 Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.