2 tbsp. yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. milk, scalded & cooled
2 c. unbleached or whole wheat flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. melted butter
1/2 c. sugar
4 c. unbleached flour

Combine yeast, water, sugar, milk and 2 cups of flour and mix for 3 minutes. Let sponge stand for 20 minutes. Combine eggs, butter and sugar, add to "sponge" mixture. Work in up to 4 cups flour until not sticky. Knead about 10 minutes or until smooth. Place in greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour). Punch down and let rest for 5 minutes. Shape into 3 loaves of bread and place in 3 greased bread pans or shape into buns or cinnamon rolls. Let rise second time until double in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pans to cool.