Ingredients

5lb (2.2kg) flour

4 1/2 cup sugar

1lb (450g) melted butter

12 large eggs, beaten

1 pt. half & half (warm/hot)

1 tsp salt

4 pkt dry yeast

1 1/2 cup warm water to dissolve yeast

Method

Combine warm water, 1 tbsp sugar and yeast.

Let stand for 15 minutes.

Mix the sugar, eggs, and salt while stirring in heated half & half.

Ensure the sugar is dissolved before adding the yeast mixture.

Add flour, knead and fold the dough until it becomes dry and elasticy.

Cover and let stand for 1/2 hour.

Re-fold dough mixture and sprinkle small amount of flour on top.

Cover and leave to rise in a warm place until double in size.

Shape dough into buns and place onto greased trays.

Let it rise again until double in size.

Bake at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of the buns.

Cool on wire rack.

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