Lavadora
4 cups water
1 (.6 ounce) fresh active cake yeast
2 pounds bread flour
Mix in an 6-quart container, cover and leave in the counter for 6-8 hours.
Then, add
3 pounds bread flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pound butter
20 egg yolks
Mix them all together until smooth.
Let it rise until double the size.
Variations: Mix in chocolate chips, candied fruits, cheese, ham or what-have-you.
Cut dough for about 4 or 5 ounces each then roll and coil. Place them in the moulds and let it rise again until double in size.
Bake at 350°F until golden brown or about 15-20 minutes.
Notes:
For 1 1/2 pound loaf, bake time 35 minutes @ 325°F.
