Brazilian Sweet Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir the yeast into the warm water.
2. 2
   Set the mixture aside for about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix the flour and salt into a large bowl; make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, sugar, eggs, milk, butter and lemon peel.
4. 4
   Mix to a smooth dough; then lay the dough on a floured board and knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
5. 5
   If you need more flour, add slowly until dough does not stick to the hands.
6. 6
   Return dough to the bowl and cover; let rise for 1 hour, until it has doubled in volume. Punch down the dough and braid it or just knead it into a ball. Mold the ball the same length as the bread pan.
7. 7
   Cover the pan and set the dough aside in warm place until it rises above the rim (about 1 hour).
8. 8
   Bake for 35 minutes in a preheated oven (350°). Let cool down on wire rack.