Italian Bread

Directions

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   Combine yeast in water in mixing bowl.
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   Add sugar.
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   Let stand about
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   5 minutes.
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   Add
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   salt
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   and
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   butter.
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   Stir
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    until dissolved. Add 3 1/2 cups flour.
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    Mix
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    to blend, then beat at medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
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    Beat in 2 eggs.
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    Then gradually add
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    2
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    1/2
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    cups more flour.
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    Turn dough onto board and coat with
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    1/2 cup of flour.
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    Knead 10 to 15 minutes.
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    Turn dough into greased bowl.
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    Cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours.