Easter Bread

Name: Easter Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. warm water; 4 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar; 4 pkg. yeast; 5 lb. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 doz. eggs, well beaten; 1/2 lb. butter; 1 c. shortening; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 c. warm milk; 2 lemon rind, grated; 2 tsp. vanilla extract

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 c. warm water
4 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
4 pkg. yeast
5 lb. sifted all-purpose flour
1 doz. eggs, well beaten
1/2 lb. butter
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 c. warm milk
2 lemon rind, grated
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1

Combine warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast; let stand for 15 minutes.
2

Combine remaining sugar and rest of ingredients in large mixing bowl.
3

Add yeast mixture.
4

Knead and turn dough until it becomes dry and springy when pushed down.
5

Fold dough over; sprinkle with a small amount of flour.
6

Cover; let rise in a warm place for 3 hours or until doubled in bulk.
7

Knead again; let rise for 1 hour.
8

Shape dough into 7 round loaves; cover.
9

Let rise for 2 hours.
10

Brush top of loaves with additional beaten egg. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.