1 lg. cake yeast
1 c. butter
1/2 c. lukewarm water
4 eggs, slightly beaten
4 tsp. vanilla or anise extract
2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk, scalded
1 c. sugar
About 10 1/2 c. flour

Soften yeast in water. Combine scalded milk, butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in eggs (reserve 2 tablespoons), vanilla, salt and yeast mixture. Gradually add flour mixture well after each addition. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch it down and let rise for another hour. Make loaves and let rise until double in size. Brush the egg over the top and bake. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.