2 Cakes yeast
4 ts Salt
3 Eggs slightly beaten
Reserve 1 tb. for brushing
1/4 c Sugar
2 c Warm water
7 1/2 c Flour (approx)
1/4 c Veg. oul or melted crisco
Soften yeast in 1/2 c. of the warm water, adding a little of the
sugar to help rise. In a large mixing bowl place sugar, salt, oil
and the rest of the water.
Stir to combine. Add yeast mixture which has risen and mix.
Blend in the eggas and abbout 3 cups of the flour and beat well. Then
knead in remainder of flour and continue to knead on floured surface
until dough is smoth and satiny, about 10 minutes. Place in greased
bowl and cover. Let rise in warm place, about 2 hrs. Punch dough
down and divide into 2 parts. If making twists, divide each half of
dough into 3 strips about 14″ long. Braid the three strips together,
sealing ends. Or divide dough into two parts and proceed as follows:
Make six large rolls of each half and place them side by side in a
greased baking pan. Let rise for about 45 to 60 min. Brush with
reserved eggs mixed with a little water and bake in 375 F. oven for
abt. 45 min. or until a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and from
pan so bottom does not become soggy. Makes 2 loaves.
Yields
2 Servings