Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. warm water (not hot)
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. margarine, melted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 c. warm milk
  • 9 to 10 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. golden raisins

Method

  • In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat eggs and yolks until lemon colored, gradually adding sugar.
  • Add margarine, salt, lemon juice and peel.
  • Beat well.
  • Blend into yeast mixture.
  • Add 6 cups flour and beat until smooth.
  • By hand, stir in enough flour to make dough soft.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Sprinkle with raisins and knead for 5 more minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Punch down.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured board and divide into thirds.
  • Let rise for 10 minutes.
  • Shape into loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
  • Let rise in a warm place to double.
  • Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.