Lemon Extract Enriched Yeast Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 yeast cakes
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup butter
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 whole eggs
• 1/2 tsp lemon extract

Method

1. 1 Scald milk, cool to lukewarm, and dissolve yeast cakes.
2. 2 Add sugar, softened butter, and half the flour. Beat in egg yolks.
3. 3 Beat in whole eggs one at a time, then add remaining flour and lemon extract. Knead until consistent.
4. 4 Allow dough to rise for 6 hours, punch down, and refrigerate overnight.
5. 5 Shape dough as desired (see variations below) and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until golden.