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In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour to yeast.
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In a sauce pan heat and stir the milk, sugar, butter and salt until warm (120 to 130) and butter almost melts. Add to flour mixture; mix well. Add eggs.
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Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high for 3 minute.
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Using spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 min).
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Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out both portions of dough separately to form two 14x10-inch rectangles.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons of the Heath Bits. Sprinkle remaining over dough rectangles.
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Starting from short side, roll up each one. Seal seams and edges. Line a baking sheet with foil, grease the foil. Transfer loaves to prepared baking sheet. Cover let rise until nearly double (25 to 30 min.).
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Bake at 375 for about 20 minute or until done. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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For icing; combine powdered sugar, water and vanilla. Spread over cooled loaves and sprinkle with reserved Heath Bits.
