Easter Bread

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 c. unsifted flour
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 2/3 c. milk
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
• 1/4 c. chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 tsp. anise seed
• melted margarine
• 2/3 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 5 colored raw eggs
• confectioners sugar frosting

1. In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Heat milk and 2 tablespoons margarine until warm.
2. Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes.
3. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour.
4. Beat on high speed 2 minutes.
5. Stir in additional flour to make soft dough.
6. Turn onto floured board; knead 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Place in greased bowl.
8. Turn to grease top.
9. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=367807 (may not work)