Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup lukewarm milk with 1 tablespoon sugar.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter, sugar and egg yolks and a little flour.
4. 4
   (I use my mixer as long as I can.)
5. 5
   Add rest of ingredients, including yeast and enough lukewarm milk to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Work until it does not stick to hands or bowl.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (does not rise a lot).
8. 8
   Take pieces and make long skinny rolls, then braid them. (In twos or threes.)