Sweet Bread

Combine the water with the baking powder and mix until dissolved

Heat the milk in a medium saucepan

Add the all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, and mix until the butter melts

Let it cool completely

Beat the eggs in a large bowl until pale

Add the vanilla extract, lemon peel, and orange peel

Add the baking powder mixture and the cold milk mixture

Add 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing with a wooden spoon

Add enough flour to obtain a dough that is not too firm

Place the dough on a floured surface

Knead in enough flour to obtain a smooth and pliable dough

Grease a large bowl

In a small bowl, place the caramelized fruits and raisins

Sprinkle with a little flour or all-purpose flour

Add to the dough, kneading well

Form into a ball and place in the greased bowl

Turn to grease the dough from all sides

Cover and let it rise in a protected area for 1 1/2 to 2 hours

Lightly grease and dust with flour a baking sheet

Lower the dough and divide it in half

Form into 2 loaves with the dough

Cover with a clean towel and let it rise for 1 hour

Heat the oven to moderate temperature (180°C)

Brush the loaves with the egg yolk mixture

Dust with all-purpose flour

Bake for 10 minutes

Cover with aluminum foil, without tightening, and bake until inserting a toothpick in the center yields a clean result

Simmer for about 15 minutes

Let it cool completely

These loaves can be prepared 2 days in advance.