Easter Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl combine yeast, water, salt and 1 tsp.
2. 2
   sugar.
3. 3
   Set aside till bubbly (5 min).
4. 4
   In large bowl stir 4 1/2 c. of flour and remaining 3/4 c. of sugar with a whisk.
5. 5
   Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
6. 6
   In a small bowl mix the 3 beaten Large eggs with the hot lowfat milk and pour into well with the yeast mix and melted butter.
7. 7
   Mix till the dough comes together, Turn out onto floured surface.
8. 8
   Knead about 5 min.
9. 9
   Return dough to bowl.
10. 10
    Cover bowl with plastic and let rise in hot place 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
11. 11
    Roll into 18 inch log.
12. 12
    Transfer dough to greased cookie sheet and curve the ends around to create a wreath.
13. 13
    Press whole Large eggs into top of wreath.
14. 14
    Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp.
15. 15
    water and glaze the bread.
16. 16
    Bake 45 to 50 min.