3 pkg. yeast
2 c. sweet milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 c. butter, melted
6 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. warm water

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with 1 tablespoon sugar until it rises. Warm the milk (not hot). Beat egg; add sugar and salt to warm milk and melted butter. Add 2 cups flour; add yeast mixture. Add remaining flour a small amount at a time. Knead well; cover and let rise in warm place until double. Knead and make into 3 loaves. Let rise. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.