Paska Bread

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Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• ½ cup white sugar
• 3 cups warm milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
• 12 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted