Ricotta Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain or butter-flavored shortening, room temperature
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (or flavor of choice)
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• GLAZE:
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or flavor of choice)
• Sliced toasted almonds or assorted sprinkles