Directions:
- Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl until slightly frothy.
- In the meantime, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in the warm milk; allow to cool to lukewarm. Once cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture along with 4 cups of flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Cover and put in a dark, warm place until the mixture is bubbly and doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Stir in the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, salt, and lemon peel. Stir well to blend. Begin adding the remaining flour a cup at a time to form a very soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured board until soft and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. Punch dough down, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into three parts (see Cook's Note). Shape into slightly rounded loaves, and place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush onto loaves.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven until loaves are deep brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Once they are done, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft crust.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 3438.39 Kcal (14396 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 776.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 86.28g | 133% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 569.86mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 469.31mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1304.33mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbs | 561.91g | 187% | |
| Sugars | 51.45g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3g | 85% | |
| Protein | 90.13g | 180% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.9mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.8mg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 483.2mg | 48% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 289.03 Kcal (1210 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 65.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.25g | 133% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.9mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 39.45mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 109.64mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbs | 47.23g | 187% | |
| Sugars | 4.32g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.79g | 85% | |
| Protein | 7.58g | 180% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 40.6mg | 48% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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