1 c. milk, scalded
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, softened to room temp.
1 c. warm water
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
4 1/4 c. unsifted flour

Mix milk, sugar, salt and butter; cool to lukewarm. Mix warm water and yeast n large bowl, add milk mixture. Stir in flour and beat vigorously (about 2 minutes). Add flour in a little at a time. When all is in beat again on medium speed or for 2 minutes. Cover, let rise 40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir batter down and beat 1/2 minute by hand. Divide batter and put in 2 well greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Bake 40-50 minutes or until brown. Turn loaves out and allow to cool before slicing.