| | SPONGE |
| 1 | pk | Yeast |
| 1/2 | c | Lukewarm Water |
| 2 | c | Milk |
| 4 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | ts | Sugar |
| | DOUGH |
| 1/2 | c | Butter |
| 2/3 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| 3 | | Eggs; Well Beaten |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 | | Lemon Rind; Grated |
| 4 | c | Flour (Up To 5 Cups) |
| 3/4 | c | Seedless Raisins |
| | Chopped Nuts |
| | GLAZE |
| 1 | | Egg; Beaten |
| 1/4 | c | Milk |