BTREGBRD.TXT





                  BUTTER AND EGG BREAD                (Leigha)

  2 pkg dry yeast                    1/2 cup warm water
  1 1/2 cup milk                     1/2 cup butter or margarine
  1/2 cup sugar                      1 Tbs salt
  3 eggs, beaten                     7 cups flour
  1 egg yolk (optional)              2 Tbs water (optional)
  sesame seed (optional)

 1. Disolve yeast in the warm water.

 2. Scald milk and butter.  Let cool to warm.

 3. In a large bowl, mix sugar, salt, eggs, and milk mix.

 4. Stir in 3 cups flour, then gradually stir in remaining flour.

 5. Place in a greased bowl and let rise until double.

 6. Punch down, and let rest for 30 minutes.

 7. Divide into 9 strips, braid into 3 loaves.

 8. Let rise 1 hour.

 9. Optional: Beat the egg yolk and water together, brush carefully
    over the bread, and sprinkle with sesame seed.

10. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes.