Easter Paska

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water.
2. 2
   Measure 1 1/2 cups warm water, 1 cup milk, lard, salt and sugar into a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Beat 4 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs and add to milk mixture.
5. 5
   Add flour 2 cups at a time.
6. 6
   Keep adding and working in until dough is no longer sticky.
7. 7
   Grease large bowl or pan.
8. 8
   Let dough rise in pan in warm place for 2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch down lightly. Let rise 45 minutes longer.
10. 10
    Form into loaves.
11. 11
    Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
12. 12
    Brush with egg.
13. 13
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
14. 14
    Pieces of dough may be rolled into long strips and then braided.
15. 15
    Makes 4 small loaves.