Made this yesterday. It was wonderful!

1 1/2 cakes or 2 packages dry - yeast
Soften in 1/2 cup warm water
1 cup milk and 1 cup cream
Mix and Scald
10 eggs
Beat well and add to cooled milk & cream
Combine:
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
Add to egg and milk mixture and when lukewarm
Add softened yeast and
1 Tablespoon lemon extract
lemon rind
enough sifted flour to make soft dough
Beat well and add more flour to make stiff dough
Knead till satiny
Let rise till double in volume
Punch down and knead slightly
Divide into 3 parts - roll into smooth ball and
Place each one into a greased (or Pam covered) gallon can
such as a large coffee can (or use tall juice can) - fill can approximately one half full and let rise till doubled.

Bake at 325 degrees for about one hour. Cover domed top with foil after first 15 minutes to keep from getting too brown.