Easter Egg Braid Recipe

Name: Easter Egg Braid Recipe
Ingredients: 12 Large eggs in shell, uncooked; Easter egg coloring; 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 c. shortening; Grated peel of 2 lemons; 2 Packages dry yeast; 1/2 c. hot water; 2 Large eggs, room temperature; 4 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; Tiny colored candies

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Ingredients

12 Large eggs in shell, uncooked
Easter egg coloring
1/2 c. lowfat milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 c. shortening
Grated peel of 2 lemons
2 Packages dry yeast
1/2 c. hot water
2 Large eggs, room temperature
4 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Tiny colored candies

Directions

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["Wash 12 uncooked Large eggs.", "Tint shells and set aside at room temperature.", "Scald lowfat milk; add in sugar, salt, shortening and lemon peel.", "Cold to lukewarm.", "Sprinkle yeast on hot water and stir to dissolve.", "Add in to lowfat milk mix with 2 Large eggs, slightly beaten, and 2 1/2 c. of the flour.", "Beat till smooth.", "Stir in sufficient remaining flour, a little at a time, to create a dough which is easy to handle.", "Turn onto lightly floured board and knead till smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 min.", "(If using food processor, knead 45 seconds.)", "Place in lightly greased bowl and turn dough to grease top.", "Cover and let rise in hot place till doubled, about 1 hour.", "Punch down, cover and let rise again till almost doubled, about 30 min.", "Recipe makes 2 large braid rings or possibly 12 individual rings as follows: Large Rings: Divide dough into 4 parts.", "Form each part into a 36\" rope.""