4 to 4 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 env. active dry yeast
1 c. milk
1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. butter
2 lg. eggs

In large bowl of electric mixer, stir 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and yeast. Heat milk, water, butter in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts and mixture is very warm (120-130 degrees) with mixer on low speed gradually pour milk mixture over dry mixture. Beat 2 minutes, then beat eggs in one at a time. Add 1 more cup of flour and when mixed, beat 2 minutes at high speed. On low speed, add 2 more cups of flour, and when mixed, beat on high speed 2 minutes longer. If need to mix in a little more flour to make a stiff batter. Cover bowl and let rise in warm place 1 hour or until double in volume. Grease 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Stir down batter with wooden spoon and beat 1 minute. Pour into pan and cover with towel or wax paper, and let rise 20 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 40 minutes or until well browned and bread sounds hollow.