Ingredients

  • 9-3/4 to 10-1/4 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) reduced-fat evaporated milk
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped candied lemon peel
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine 9-1/4 cups flour, sugar and yeast. In a large saucepan, heat the milk, yogurt, butter and water to 120°-130°; stir in vanilla and lemon peel. Add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg yolks, eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Shape into loaves. Place on
  • coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.