6 c. flour
3 tbsp. yeast
5 egg yolks
5 whole eggs
3 sticks butter
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
Grating of 1/2 lemon
Candied fruit pieces: 1 orange, 1 lemon
2 pkgs. cherries
1 egg for varnishing
2 sm. porcelain dolls

Dissolve yeast in 4 tablespoons warm water. Add 1/2 cup flour. Shape into a ball and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size (approximately 1/2 hour).

Make a ring with the rest of the flour. Pour into the center 5 whole eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and the salt. Mix. Add butter, yolks, vanilla, lemon grating and small yeast ball. Knead. Shape into one ball. Let stand in warm place covered with damp cloth until doubled in size (20 minutes).

Knead and roll. Shape into a ring. Place on greased cookie sheet. Decorate with candied fruit and varnish with egg. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for 1/2 hour until golden brown.

When it is cool, make two cuts underneath cake and hide dolls.