Easter BreadCutzuppi

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 c flour
• 14 c sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pkg dry yeast
• 23 c milk
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 2 Tbsp margarine
• 3 Tbsp anise seed
• 3 tsp anise extract
• raw eggs colored

Directions

1. In a bowl mix 1 cup flour sugar salt and dry yeast
2. In a saucepan mix milk and margarine
3. Heat milk enough until margarine is slightly melted
4. Gradually add to dry mix and stir well
5. Add both eggs and 12 cup flour
6. Add seed and extract
7. Make thick smooth batter
8. Gradually add flour to make a soft dough
9. Turn onto lightly floured table
10. Knead well
11. Place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until size doubles about 1 hour Punch down
12. Divide dough in 2 Shape - eg cross
13. Place a colored egg on top as decoration