Ingredients

1 1/4 cup warm water

2 envelopes active dry yeast

1 cup sugar

7 cup unbleached white flour

6 tbsp powdered milk

6 beaten eggs

6 tbsp soft butter

1 tsp salt

Method

Dissolve yeast in water.

Add sugar, powdered milk, and 2 cups of the flour.

Let simmer for 1/2 hour.

Add 5 eggs, butter and salt, then enough flour to make a smooth, kneadable dough.

Punch down, cut in half and shape into 2 round loaves; place in 2 greased 9-inch pie tins.

leave to rise until doubled.

Brush with remaining beaten egg and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

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