Polish Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Melt Crisco in saucepan.
2. 2
   Beat eggs, milk and vanilla together and add to melted Crisco.
3. 3
   Important to keep all ingredients warm but not cooked.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
5. 5
   In bowl add flour, salt and sugar together and pour in warm liquids.
6. 6
   Stir together; knead and set in greased warm bowl to rise in warm place.
7. 7
   Wrap well with towels.
8. 8
   Let rise until double in size.
9. 9
   Knead again and separate into 3 greased loaf pans.
10. 10
    Let rise again until double in warm place and well wrapped in towels.
11. 11
    Bake 20 minutes at 350°, then 10 minutes at 300°.
12. 12
    When done remove from pan and brush with melted butter.