Grandma Rose's Jewish Noodle Kugel

1. 1

   Soak raisins in a bowl of water to plump.

2. 2

   Cook noodles al dente, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Filling

1. 1

   Beat or whisk eggs well.

2. 2

   Add cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar and lemon juice and beat well.**

3. 3

   Drain water from raisins and fold into mixture.

4. 4

   Carefully fold cooked noodles into mixture.

5. 5

   Put 1 Tablespoon butter in 9 x 13 baking dish and place in hot oven until melted.

6. 6

   Remove baking dish from oven and pour noodle mixture into baking dish.

7. 7

   Place baking dish back into oven.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered for one hour at 350 degrees.

Topping (optional) [place onto noodle mixture before baking]

1. 1

   Crush corn flacks and mix with sugar and cinnamon.

2. 2

   Sprinkle over the top of noodle mixture and dot with butter and then bake.