So I was looking online to find something for the upcoming holiday on Monday….that being Columbus Day and low and behold I did find a recipe for an Italian Sweet Loaf which just sound so good. Actually anything with the word sweet in it just is very appealing to my taste buds I got this recipe from AsTray and I can not wait to try it this Saturday!!!

2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup melted butter
2 whole eggs plus
3 egg yolks
1 tsp salt
4-1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1 egg yolk combined with:
2 tsp flour
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp 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 325F oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.