Hawaiian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt, sugar, dry milk and 1 1/2 cups water to make thick batter.
2. 2
   Drop in eggs, one at a time; blend.
3. 3
   Work in 2 more cups flour.
4. 4
   Break butter into several pieces; drop into mixture.
5. 5
   Blend with 25 strong strokes with wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Work in coconut and nuts.
7. 7
   Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a shaggy mass.
8. 8
   Sprinkle board with flour; turn out dough.
9. 9
   With rhythm of push, turn and fold, knead dough for about 7 minutes.
10. 10
    Return dough to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature until double in size, about 1 hour.