MomS Sweet Bread

Ingredients

• 2 pkg yeast
• 14 c warm water
• 1 c evaporated milk
• 1 c water
• 12 c butter or margarine
• 8 c flour
• 1 c sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs beaten
• grated rind of lemon and orange
• chopped citron optional

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and warm water
2. Heat milk and butter
3. Combine milk mixture when cooled to yeast
4. Stir in beaten eggs grated rind and citron
5. Add sifted flour sugar and salt
6. Mix well Knead until smooth
7. Let dough rise in a warm place until double about 2 hours
8. Punch down shape into loaves
9. Let rise about 1 hour
10. Brush top with beaten egg and add colored sprinkles if desired
11. Bake in a 350 oven