Portuguese 5-Egg Easter Bread

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   In a saucepan combine milk, salt and lard and bring to a boil.

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   Set aside.

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   In a small bowl combine yeast, 1 cup of the flour and 1/2 cup warm water and set aside.

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   In a large bowl with a whisk combine eggs, sugar and lemon zest and mix thoroughly.

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   Add milk mixture, yeast mixture, and remaining flour and thoroughly combine.

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   Set aside to rise, kneading 6 times every 1/2-hour.

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   Bread will take 6 hours to rise.

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   Prepare 5 round loaf pans with butter or lard.

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   Divide dough between pans (pans should be half-full).

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    Knead bread and let it rise again until it reaches the top of the pan.

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 1 hour, until golden brown.

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    Note: If you choose to add the 5 eggs for Easter, place eggs on top of bread dough during final rising.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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