2 cakes yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
12 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 qt. milk, scalded & cooled
3/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with sugar. Add lukewarm milk and 6 cups flour. Place in greased bowl and let rise for 10 minutes. Add egg, butter, sugar, salt and rest of flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise about 2 hours (double in size). Shape into a round pan. Baste with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.