Cuzzupe (Easter cake)

In a small bowl, dissolve the fresh baker's yeast in the lukewarm whole milk with a pinch of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the 00 flour, remaining granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center.

Crack 3 large eggs into the well, then add the vanilla extract and the activated yeast mixture.