Italian Easter Bread

Submitted by Janell Perez

Two packages yeast dissolved in 1/3 cup water and 1 tsp. sugar. Let foam up.

Beat 4 eggs, add 1 1/3 cup sugar, 3 Tablespoons vanilla and ½ cup margarine or butter melted, and 1 cup warm milk.

Add yeast mixture. Add 6 cups flour. Knead in up to 1 cup more flour.

Let raise in oiled pan till doubled (about 8-10 hours).

Punch down and let raise till doubled again (4-5 hours), Pan into braided loaves and let rise till doubled ( about 2 hours).

Bake at 360 degrees for 30 minutes till bread sounds hollow.

Decorate with hard-boiled easter eggs or colorful sprinkles.

Takes a lot of time but it is very worth it.