The addition of nuts, cake crumbs and fruit will afford a large variety.
A sponge dough is necessary for successful results.
RUSSIAN RUSK
Prepare the dough as for brioche, adding one cupful of finely shredded almonds when ready to mould for the pan. Use a long narrow pan to bake loaf in. When baked, cool and then cut in one-inch slices and toast light brown in the oven.
SPANISH BUN
Scald one cupful of milk and then cool to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and pour in a bowl and add
Three tablespoonfuls sugar,
One-half teaspoonful salt,
One yeast cake dissolved in four tablespoonfuls cool water,