Easter Bread Recipe

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   In small bowl combine yeast, water, salt and 1 tsp.

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   sugar.

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   Set aside till bubbly (5 min).

4. 4

   In large bowl stir 4 1/2 c. of flour and remaining 3/4 c. of sugar with a whisk.

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   Make a well in center of dry ingredients.

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   In a small bowl mix the 3 beaten Large eggs with the hot lowfat milk and pour into well with the yeast mix and melted butter.

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   Mix till the dough comes together, Turn out onto floured surface.

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   Knead about 5 min.

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   Return dough to bowl.

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    Cover bowl with plastic and let rise in hot place 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.

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    Roll into 18 inch log.

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    Transfer dough to greased cookie sheet and curve the ends around to create a wreath.

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    Press whole Large eggs into top of wreath.

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    Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp.

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    water and glaze the bread.

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    Bake 45 to 50 min.

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