- a packet of dry yeast - 2 pieces
- warm water - 2/3 Glass
- of egg yolks - 6 pieces
- eggs, room temperature - 4 pieces
- vegetable oil - 1/2 cup
- white sugar - 1/4 Glass
- salt - 1 teaspoon
- flour - 41/2 Glasses
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add yolks, 3 eggs, butter, sugar and salt. Add about 3-1 / 2 cups of flour to make a sticky dough. Put the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead with the remaining flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Put in a well-oiled bowl and cover with oil the entire surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Put in a warm place for 1-1 / 2 hours. Knead the dough and divide into 3 parts. Roll each part into a bundle about 12 inches long. Weave three bundles into a braid and pinch the ends. Put the bread on a greased baking sheet. Beat the remaining 1 egg with a pinch of salt; grease the bread. Allow the bread to rise until it doubles, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C). Once again, grease the bread with egg. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown. To cool.
Servings: 18