Bread(Martha Mulligan'S)

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the yeast with a good pinch of salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Add warmed milk, sugar, eggs and about 4 cups flour.
3. 3
   Mix and beat well. Add butter and oil. Add more flour and knead until dough is soft and pliant and comes from the sides of the bowl.
4. 4
   Brush top of dough lightly with oil. Let rise until double in bulk.
5. 5
   Punch down and form into 2 braids (or loaves or rolls).
6. 6
   Let rise again. Brush with egg wash (optional).
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Brush very generously with melted butter.