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Croatian Easter Bread with Citrus and Raisins #bread #Easter Ingredients: For the dough 120 ml cup warm milk 3 cups flour 1 packet instant yeast 3 large egg yolks 50 gr granulated sugar 110 gr butter, softened 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup golden raisins, soaked in 1/4 cup each dark rum, amaretto, and hot water for 20 minutes, then drained 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest For baking and icing 1 large egg 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 Tbs. whole milk; more as needed Preparation: Combine 1 cup of the flour with the yeast. Stir in 1/2 cup very warm water, cover and set in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, sugar, butter, and salt. Add the milk and continue to beat about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups flour and knead until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the raisins, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, and continue to mix until incorporated. Cover with plastic. Let rise 60 to 75 minutes. See below 👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽