Step 1

Mix milk, yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Allow to stand until the mixture is bubbly.

Step 2

In a saucepan, warm the evaporated milk. Add the butter, nutmeg, sugar and lemon peel. Stir until the butter is melted.

Step 3

Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, the yeast mixture and the salt. Add enough of the evaporated milk mixture just to form a soft dough. Knead for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Allow the loaf to rise to double it’s size. Punch it down and let it rise again. Form into a round loaf and allow to rise one more time.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 325F. Mix the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it on top of the loaf of bread.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes.