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["In a bowl, sprinle yeast into milk; let stand for 5 minutes; stir to dissolve.", "Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the middle and add the yeast mixture.", "Using a wooden spoon bring enough of the flour into the yeast mixture until a soft paste is formed (you won't use all of the flour in the ""sponge""--leave the rest there); cover with a towel and let this ""sponge"" sit till frothy and risen, about 20 minutes.", "Mix in the flour from the sides of the well to form a stiff dough.", "Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead till smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.", "Put dough in a bowl and cover; rise till double--about 1 hour.", "Punch down; rest for 10 minutes.", "Grease a round mold, a deep cake pan, or a small saucepan about 8"" across and 6"" deep with softened butter; line the base and sides with baking parchment so that it extends 5"" above the top.", "Knead 7 tablespoons soft butter, eggs yolks, sugar, citrus peel, raisins, nutmeg, lemon and orange zests, and vanilla into the dough until thoroughly combined, about 5 minutes.", "Shape the dough into a round loaf; place in prepared mold.", "Use the tip of a sharp knife and cut an ""X"" across the top; cover and let rise till doubled, about 2 hours.", "Brush the top with the egg glaze that has been mixed well.", "Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes; until a pick comes out clean.", "Remove from mold and let cool in the baking paper on a wire rack.", "Dust top with confectioners sugar to decorate."]
