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1. Combine the first 5 dry ingredients plus 1 1/2 cups of flour in a large bowl.
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2. In a small sauce pan, stir the milk, water, and butter over medium heat until all the butter is melted. Pour the mixture into your dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon (or use a mixer).
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3. Add the four eggs and mix well.
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4. Then slowly add the remaining 4 cups of flour, constantly stirring to combine the ingredients.
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Once the dough is only slightly sticky, place it on a floured surface and knead until smooth.
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Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel and set aside in a warm place for approximately an hour and a half to allow the dough to rise.
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7. Prepare two cookie sheets by covering them with aluminum foil.
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Once the dough has doubled in size, place it on a floured surface and punch it back down. Then spread the dough and divide it into four or five equal portions.
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9. Take one portion and divide it again into four equal parts and begin shaping each one into a round loaf.
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10. Repeat until you have 12 small loaves, placing six on each cookie sheet.
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Divide the remaining dough into 12 equal parts and begin creating the top design. Use each part to roll out the bone-shaped pieces and lay across the top of the loaf, criss-crossing them. Top each loaf with a smaller round piece of dough.
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12. Set the loaves aside for another hour to rise again. I just placed them on top of the stove while the oven was heating up. Be sure to cover them with cling wrap or a hand towel.
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13. Place both cookie sheets in a 350 degree oven for 15 - 18 minutes.
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While the loaves are baking, you can prepare your simple, sweet glaze.
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For Glaze.
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Combine the sugar and orange juice in a sauce pan and boil for approximately 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove and set aside.
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When the loaves have finished baking, brush the glaze over them while they are still warm.
