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Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.
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Dissolve yeast in water for 10 minutes; add to milk.
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Add 6 cups flour sifted with salt to make a soft batter.
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Let raise until double in bulk.
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Add 1 1/2 cups butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon rind and brandy; mix thoroughly.
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Add 4 cups flour slowly, working in until the mixture loosens from the bowl.
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Now knead in the fruits and nuts, working in well.
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Divide mixture in five parts.
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Shape into loaves and place in greased pans.
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Make two rows of slashes across top of loaves.
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Let rise to double length in size.
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Bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
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After removing bread from oven and it has partially cooled, spoon over 1 cup melted butter, let it soak into the bread.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Put in cool storage for 2 or 3 days to mellow.
