Dissolve:

6 pkgs. dry yeast in 1/2 c. lukewarm water

Scald:

2 c. milk - pour slowly over 12 eggs

Add and cream together:

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. butter

Add:

1 tsp. lemon extract

To milk and egg mixture and mix well. Cool until lukewarm.

Sift:

5 lbs. flour into large pan with 4 tsp. salt

Add yeast and milk and egg mixture. Knead until smooth, dusting hand with flour so dough will not stick to hands and make a medium firm dough. Set aside in warm place and cover with towel; let it rise for 5-6 hours. Work dough again and let it rise again for about 1 hour. Then make your loaves or rolls; let it rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Bake loaves 35 minutes in 300 degree oven. Rolls take less baking time. The baked sweetbread or rolls can be frozen for use at a later date.