Easter Bread

Only once a year!

Easter Bread

4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
4 large raw eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla and/or anise extract
1 beaten egg

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt onto board.  Cut in butter.  Add raw eggs, mixing between each.  Add orange juice, sugar, and vanilla/anise extract.  Mix until dough is soft.

Kneed for 10 minutes or until smooth and satiny.  Place in covered bowl for 1/2 hour in a warm spot.  Dough should rise.

Add citron (if desired).  Roll out into shape.  Brush with beaten egg.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown at 375F.