Easter Bread
Submitted by biglakejudy on March 14, 2010 at 12:50 pm
DESCRIPTION
Easter Bread
SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Yeast Bread/Rolls (not sourdough)
INSTRUCTIONS
4 beaten eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup melted shortening
1 ¼ cup cream
1 package yeast
Dash of salt
2 level teaspoons turmeric
(this was originally made with saffron, hence the yellow color)
2 tablespoon anise
1 cup raisins
Mix all ingredients and add enough flour, 5-6 cups, to make a nice soft dough. Keep warm and let rise and knead down twice. Let rise and put into greased pans and bake 25-30 minutes at 350. This is usually frosted.