Italian Easter Bread #1

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Breads
1/4cSugar
1tsSalt
1pkDry yeast
2 1/2-(up to)
3 1/2cUnbleached flour
2/3cMilk
2tbButter
2Eggs; at room temperature
1/2cMixed candied fruit
1/3cChopped blanched almonds
1/2tsAnise seed
2tbMelted shortening
5Uncooked eggs colored with easter egg dye
ICING
1cConfectioner's sugar
1tbMilk
1/8tsVanilla
Colored sprinkles
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