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Raisin Tea Ring

3 cups flour 5 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons shortening 1 egg 1 cup raisins, washed, drained and floured 1/2 cup chopped nuts Sift the dry ingredients together; add raisins; to 1/2 cup milk add melted shortening and beaten egg; mix thoroughly and add to the dry ingredients; add more milk, if necessary, to make a soft dough; roll out lightly about 1/2 inch thick; divide into two long strips and twist together to form a ring; put into greased pan and sprinkle with a little sugar and nuts; allow to stand about 20 minutes. Bake in moderate oven 20 to 25 minutes. This is delicious served hot for breakfast or luncheon with honey or marmalade.