Rich Egg Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 6 cups flour. Beat until smooth; mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
2. 2
   Turn dough onto floured board; knead until smooth and elastic.
3. 3
   Place in greased bowl, greased side up. Cover, let rise 2 hours.
4. 4
   Punch dough down; divide into 4 equal pieces.
5. 5
   Shape into loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
6. 6
   Cover, let rise again about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.