5 1/2 c. flour
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. chopped chives
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. chopped cooked crisp bacon
1/2 c. mayonnaise

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir together flour, sugar, bacon and chives. Add the yeast, milk, and mayonnaise. Beat as you would a cake, the batter will be stiff. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Place in lightly oiled bowl and let rise double. Punch down and let rise again. Shape into two loaves and place in greased pans. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes (approximately). Remove from oven, brush tops with melted butter. Remove from pans and cool on a rack.