3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. salt
2 c. hot water from faucet
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. lukewarm water
6 1/2 c. all purpose flour

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour hot water over top. Cool. Dissolve yeast with remaining sugar in lukewarm water. Add to first mixture; mix well. Add enough flour to make a workable dough. Knead for 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes. Punch down, cover and let rise again for 15 minutes. Repeat for three more 15 minute periods, for a total for 1 1/2 hours. Divide dough in half and roll each out to a rectangle 9 inches wide. Roll up like a jelly roll, pinch to seal and place seam side down in a greased 9 x 5 inch bread pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from pans and butter tops to soften.