Lithuanian Fruit Bread (Vaisiu Pyragas) Recipe

Name: Lithuanian Fruit Bread (Vaisiu Pyragas) Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 packages active dry yeast; 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup sugar (divided); 1 1/2 cups warm milk; 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 ounces (1 stick) butter (melted); 3 large eggs (beaten); 3/4 pound mixed glaceed fruit (or dried fruit, chopped fine); 1 1/2 cups dark or light raisins; 2/3 cup walnuts (chopped); Optional: 1/4 cup dark rum; 2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter (melted); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon