Grandma Desmet Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, salt and butter; put aside. Measure water into bowl.
3. 3
   Add yeast.
4. 4
   Stir.
5. 5
   Stir into milk mixture.
6. 6
   Add eggs.
7. 7
   Add 1/2 of the flour.
8. 8
   Beat until smooth. Stir in the rest of the flour.
9. 9
   Knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
10. 10
    Place dough in large greased bowl.
11. 11
    Let rise until double in size.
12. 12
    Punch down and shape into 4 small loaves, 2 large loaves or 2 large braids.
13. 13
    Let rise again.
14. 14
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes for small loaves or 375° for 25 minutes for large loaves.