Easter Bread I Recipe

• 2/3 c. lowfat milk
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lg. yeast
• 3 Large eggs, beaten
• 6 3/4 c. flour (about)
• 1 tbsp. anise seed (optional)
• 6 tbsp. shortening
• 2/3 c. hot water

1. Scald lowfat milk.
2. Stir in sugar, salt and shortening; set aside to cold.
3. Measure water into large bowl.
4. Crumble yeast into water; stir till dissolved.
5. Mix lowfat milk and yeast mix together.
6. Add in Large eggs.
7. Stir in 3 c. of flour; beat till smooth.
8. Add in sufficient flour to make a soft dough.
9. Turn out dough on lightly floured board; knead quickly and lightly to smooth and elastic, and does not stick.
10. Place in a greased bowl.
11. Cover and let rise till double in bulk.
12. Roll dough into 12-inch rope.
13. Braid 2 ropes together.
14. Place in greased pan.

milk, sugar, salt, yeast, eggs, flour, anise, shortening, hot water

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/easter-bread-i-16508 (may not work)