1 ea Egg;beaten add salt, sugar, eggs, melted butter and orange rind to starter and mix well. Add the flour to the culture one cup at a time till to stiff to mix by hand. Turn out and knead till satiny. Shape into a round loaf.

Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise 1 to 2 hours till doubled in bulk. Glaze surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with split almonds. Bake 375 for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.