Dissove 1 1/2 T. yeast in 6 oz. water

In mixer, add:

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup warm milk
2 t. salt
3 beaten eggs
3/4 cup crisco or softened butter

Knead in 6 3/4 cups flour all at once.

Proceed as for any bread. Makes two loaves.

Braid with fillings or with golden raisins.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.