Holiday Pull-Apart Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
2/3 c. granulated sugar
2 pkg. instant yeast
2 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. milk
3 eggs
powdered sugar for sprinkling

Preparation

In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt.
Cut 1/4 cup butter into pieces.
Heat with water and milk until warm (105\u00b0 to 115\u00b0).
Stir into dry ingredients; stir in eggs and flour to make a soft dough.
Knead for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.