Swiss Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Scald 2 cups of milk.
3. 3
   Add the salt, sugar and the soft butter.
4. 4
   Stir as it cools so sugar will not settle on the bottom of the pan.
5. 5
   Add yeast.
6. 6
   Add 4 1/2 cups flour. Add the slightly beaten eggs to mixture.
7. 7
   Add more flour; knead it. Let rise in bowl for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down; let rise for 1/2 hour, then braid it and let the bread rise.
9. 9
   Smaller loaves are easier to bake.
10. 10
    Small loaves take 20 to 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Freezes well.