Easter Bread
You can never have too many bread recipes, so give Easter Bread This recipe from Taste of Home requires lemon juice, salt, egg yolks, and vanillan extract. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Easter will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Easter Bread, Easter Bread, and Easter Bread.
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and yolks until lemon-colored; gradually add sugar.
Add the butter, salt, vanilla, lemon juice and peel; beat well.
Add milk and yeast mixture. Gradually add 6 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with raisins; knead for 5 minutes longer.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape each portion into a loaf and place in greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.