"Tsourekia" - Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large saucepan, warm milk.
2. 2
   When milk is warm, add salt, yeast and 1 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Stir until yeast is melted.
4. 4
   Put aside and let rise for 1 hour.
5. 5
   When 1 hour is up, add the eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon and orange peels.
6. 6
   Stir in well with hand, not mixer.
7. 7
   When everything is mixed in, begin adding flour slowly until it makes a soft nonsticky dough.
8. 8
   Knead well.
9. 9
   Put aside to rise 3 to 4 hours.
10. 10
    When well risen, knead again.
11. 11
    Shape into braids or loaves.