Alsatian New Year's Bread

1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup raisins
5 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 T. bourbon

When milk gets hot,dissolve butter and sugar in it,
and cool. While it cools, dissolve yeast in warm
water. Then combine milk mixture, yeast, and eggs.
Add raisins. Add this mixture to flour and salt. Let
rise until double in size. Loosen from side of bowl,
and work into a ball. Make designs on dough, and
put on greased pan. Let rise until finger imprint
stays on dough. Combine egg and bourbon, and
brush on top of dough. Dough is often braided and
formed into wreaths. Bake at 350 degrees until top
is light brown. Cooking time will vary with size.