Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix 1 package yeast, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tsp sugar, set aside. Mix 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbs grated lemon rind, 1 tsp salt, and 2 1/2 tsp vanilla. To butter mixture stir in 1/2 cup scalded milk and let cool. Stir in yeast mixture, 6 egg yolks, 3 to 4 cups flours (gradually). Knead until smooth and satiny, let rise 1 1/2 hours.
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Mix 1/3 cup almond paste, 1 to 2 egg whites, and 2 Tbs sugar. Spread over wings, tail, and body of the dove. Cover and let rise for 30 mins.
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