Butter Egg Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add sugar, salt, 3 cups flour and almond extract.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Add 1 stick melted butter and 1 beaten egg; mix well.
5. 5
   Add another egg and the other 3 cups flour. Knead well; let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour and 15 minutes).
6. 6
   Knead well again.
7. 7
   Make into loaves; let rise again for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Bake at 400° for 15 minutes, then down to 300° for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Makes 2 loaves.