1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. (1 stick) softened butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, well beaten, room temp.
5 1/2-6 c. unsifted flour

Measure warm water into a large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast. Stir until dissolved. Add milk, butter, sugar, salt and eggs. Stir in 3 cups flour. Beat 1 minute. Stir in enough flour to make soft dough. Cover, let rise, until doubled, about 1 hour. Stir down, spoon into well greased and floured 10 inch tube pan or two 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Cover. Let rise in warm place for about 1 hour.

Bake the large loaf at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. Bake the small loaves at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until done. Remove from pans and cool.