HOLIDAY BREAD


ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. milk
1 stick oleo
3 eggs, well beaten
1 Tbsp. salt
2/3 c. water
4 c. plus flour
2/3 c. sugar

preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water plus sugar for 5 minutes. Scald milk. Add oleo. Mix eggs, salt and remaining sugar together. When just warm, combine the 2 mixtures. Add about 4 cups flour; mix well. Beat for a few minutes. Add enough flour to make dough handle nicely. Set to rise for about 1 hour. Divide dough in 6 parts. Make 2 braided loaves. Place loaves in well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour. Yield: 2 loaves.