Afton'S Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix water, sugar and yeast lightly.
2. 2
   Let set 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat eggs and oil together.
4. 4
   Add to yeast mixture along with salt. Then add 6 cups flour and stir with wooden spoon.
5. 5
   Add 6 more cups of flour and stir well.
6. 6
   Add more flour to make a workable dough (2 to 4 cups).
7. 7
   Knead dough.
8. 8
   Let it raise until double in size; punch down.
9. 9
   Let it raise again.
10. 10
    Dump out and cut with sharp knife into 5 loaves.
11. 11
    Work the air out of each and put in greased loaf pans.
12. 12
    Cover with a towel.
13. 13
    Let them rise.
14. 14
    Bake 10 minutes at 400°, then 25 minutes at 350°.
15. 15
    Brush hot tops with butter for soft crust.