1 tsp. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
1 lg. cake yeast
3 c. scalded milk (cool to lukewarm)
6 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
9 to 10 c. flour

Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in lukewarm water and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine softened yeast with the lukewarm milk, eggs, salt, sugar and melted butter. Add flour a little at a time, kneading well until a soft dough is formed. Cover and let rise in warm place. Knead again and make into a round bread or loaves. Let rise in warm place. Brush with a beaten egg yolk diluted with water.

Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown about 40 minutes. Pans should be greased.

Makes 5 loaves.