Easter Fruit And Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour and yeast.
2. 2
   Heat milk, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, lemon peel, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt just until warm (115° to 120°).
3. 3
   Stir constantly; add to flour mixture and yolks and 1 whole egg.
4. 4
   Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1/2 minute, scraping sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Beat 3 minutes on high speed. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn out onto floured surface; knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough.
6. 6
   Shape into a ball; place in greased bowl and turn once.
7. 7
   Cover; let rise until double.
8. 8
   Punch down; let rest 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Divide dough into sixths.
10. 10
    Combine walnuts, the 1/3 cup sugar, egg whites and lemon juice; set aside.
11. 11
    Beat remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.
12. 12
    Roll each sixth of dough into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle.