"“The adults were so delighted to have coffee and babka that we kids wished we were old enough to drink coffee.”..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup milk
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2/3 cup shortening
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 packages active dry yeast
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1/2 cup lukewarm water
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4 large eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons dried lemon zest
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups golden raisins
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1/4 cup chopped almonds