Easter Paska - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. scalded milk
1/2 Tbsp. salt
6 beaten eggs
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. melted butter
1/2 large cake yeast
12 to 14 c. flour

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt, butter and cool to lukewarm.
Save 2 tablespoons of the eggs and add the rest to the milk mixture.
Crumble yeast in water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Add to mixture.
Add flour about 2 cups at a time until the dough can be handled.
Knead on floured board for 15 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, grease top and let rise for 1 1/2 hours.
Knead again and let rise a second time for 45 minutes. After second rising, shape into 4 balls (for round breads) or into 4 loaves.
Place in greased pans.
Let rise for 45 minutes. Brush with 2 tablespoons egg.
Bake at 325\u00b0
for 1 hour.