Mix the yeast and warm water together in a bowl, with a pinch of the sugar. Set aside to proof. It should bubble and rise.

Add in the warm milk, butter, sugar, egg and salt. Mix by hand or with a mixer for 1-2 minutes to incroporate all together.

Add 2 cups of flour gradually, stirring.

Continiue to add in the flour, as needed, until a nice ball of dough forms. Use only as much flour as needed to make a nice soft ball of dough.

Knead 10minutes by hand, or with a mixer until smooth and elastic. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turning so the top is greased. Spray with additional cooking spray if needed.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about an hour.

Punch down, and roll into a 15 x 8" rectangle, about 1/2" thick. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small dish. Brush the dough with the melted butter, then use a spoon to sprikle the sugar and cinnamon mix all over the dough. Scatter the raisins evenly all over.

Roll up starting with a short side. Pinch the seam closed and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in a greased loaf pan.

Spray the top with cooking spray and let rise until doubled, 1to 1 1/2 hours, depending on how warm the area is.

Bake at 350F for an hour until lightly browned or until the center reaches 195F.

Brush the top while warm with any remaining butter. Cool at least an hour before slicing.