Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks thoroughly.
3. 3
   Beat in milk and yeast mixture.
4. 4
   In large bowl of food processor, combine 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and the salt.
5. 5
   Cut in butter until particles are fine.
6. 6
   Transfer to bowl, if using food processor. Stir in yeast mixture and lemon peel.
7. 7
   Cover; let stand 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in about 1/4 cup flour or enough to make a soft dough.
9. 9
   Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead, adding flour only if necessary to prevent sticking, until dough is smooth and satiny.
10. 10
    Place in greased bowl; turn to grease top.
11. 11
    Cover tight and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
12. 12
    After removing from refrigerator, let dough stand at room temperature a few minutes, pressing with hands to warm and soften slightly.