2 c. lukewarm milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 cakes yeast
2 eggs
4 tbsp. soft shortening
5 1/2 c. flour

Mix the milk, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine the yeast into the mixture. Stir until dissolved. Add the eggs, shortening, and flour, and beat until smooth. (100 strokes).

Cover and let rise for one hour. Then beat down and pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan. Let rise to within 1 inch of the top of the pan 45 minutes.

Bake until golden brown and crusty, 45 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot in wedges with butter. It can be served toasted the next day.

Serves 16.