Step 1: In a bowl proof yeast with teaspoon sugar and 1/4 c water.
Step 2: To scalded milk, add butter and sugar. Cool.
Step 3: Add yeast; mix.
Step 4: Add 2 cups flour; beat. Add eggs and salt; beat.
Step 5: Add flour to make soft dough, beat after each addition; knead. Cover let dough double.
Step 6: Divide dough into 1/4ths.
Step 7: Shape each roll into 12 inch roll, and cut into 12 pieces.
Step 8: Shape each of these into 7" roll. Dip each roll into melted butter, sugar then butter, then nuts or orange zest.
Step 9: Fold each rope in 1/2 and twist to make a braid. Pinch ends together.
Step 10: Place on buttered baking sheet let rise until doubled.
Step 11: Bake 350 degree oven 15 minutes.
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