Italian Easter Bread

Ingredientes

2 packages dry yeast

1/2 cup warm water

8 tablespoons unsalted butter

8-ounce can almond paste

1/2 cup sugar

4 eggs (1 egg separated)

2 tablespoons grated lemon peels

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup warm milk

4-1/2 - 5-1/2 cups flour

1 cup sliced almonds

Instruções

Soften yeast in water

Beat butter, almond paste, and sugar til fluffy

Add yeast, lemon peel, vanilla, salt, 3 eggs, 1 yolk, milk and 3 cup flour

Beat 2 minutes

Add more flour

Knead 8-10 minutes

Rise 1-1/2 hours

Rise 45 minutes

Egg whites and almonds

Bake at 375 for 20 minutes

Cover, shiny side up 10-15 minutes