Paska Bread(Easter Bread)

Directions

1. 1
   Pour hot milk over sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Let cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Crumble yeast in water and sugar.
4. 4
   Let stand for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Sift flour in large bowl.
6. 6
   Add salt and beaten eggs. Add milk and yeast mixture.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
8. 8
   Let rise in warm place 2 hours.
9. 9
   (Cover.)
10. 10
    Punch down, cover and let go for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Flour board.
12. 12
    Divide set in enamel pot.
13. 13
    Let rise for 10 minutes; brush with milk.
14. 14
    Prick with fork.
15. 15
    Set in oven at 325° 10 minutes at 350° (40 minutes).