Buccellato(Easter Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 eggs
1 lb. sugar (2 c.)
8 oz. oil
2 yeast cakes
lemon or anise flavoring
flour (to make bread dough)

Preparation

Beat eggs.
Add sugar and oil.
Prepare yeast according to package instructions.
Add to egg mixture. Add flour, a little at a time, until soft dough is formed.
Put into greased large bowl or kettle.
Let rise until double in size.
Shape into desired forms.
Let rise again until double in size. Bake at 300\u00b0 to 325\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Be sure to grease tin before placing desired form.