Title: Columbus day italian sweet loaf
 Categories: Breads
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
      2 pk Dry yeast
    1/2 c  Brown sugar
    1/2 c  Warm water
    1/2 c  Melted butter
      2    Whole eggs plus 3 egg yolks
      1 ts Salt
  4 1/2 c  Unbleached white flour
      1    Egg yolk combined with: 2
           -tsp flour
      2 ts Sugar
      2 ts Water
 
  Dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in warm water in a large mixing
  bowl.
  
  Set aside for about 10 minutes or until the yeast has become foamy.
  Stir in the butter, eggs, additional yolks and salt. Blend well. Add
  the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well. Turn the dough out onto a
  floured board and knead with additional four for about 5 minutes or
  until the dough is elastic and not sticky. Divided the dough in half.
  Flatten and shape each half into a round loaf.  Place on a greased
  baking sheet, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rise in a
  warm,draft free place until the loaves are doubled in bulk, about 1-2
  hours. Brush the egg mixture on the top of the loaves and slash twice
  with a sharp knife. Sprinkle with additional sugar and bake in a
  preheated 325 F oven for 35-40 minutes.
  
  Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Makes 2 loaves.
  
  Origin:  Hearth and Home Companion Shared