2 lbs. flour
1/2 lb. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 pkg. yeast dissolved in 3/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 yolk for top glaze, optional

Place above ingredients in saucepan (except flour) and heat over low heat until butter melts. Mix while heating. Pour mixture over flour in large bowl. Knead by hand or in mixer with dough hook until smooth and elastic. Cover bowl with towel and put in warm place until it doubles in bulk.

Punch dough down and form into 2 loaves. Place in greased pans. Let rise again. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour (until browned) in 350 degree oven. NOTES: Top of loaf may be glazed with egg yolk before baking. Loaves may be braided and placed on cookie sheets if desired.