Sweet Bread Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Crumble yeast into bowl.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour; set aside in warm place.
3. 3
   Cream butter; add sugar and eggs.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour and salt alternately with yeast mixture and remaining milk.
6. 6
   Add lemon rind.
7. 7
   Knead until dough is smooth and elastic (15 minutes).
8. 8
   Set aside in warm place until doubled in bulk (2 hours).
9. 9
   Form into desired shapes.
10. 10
    Allow to rise again for 2 hours.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.