Mom's Bread, Reworked.

1. 1

   Add 1/2 cup of flour to lukewarm water, add yeast and set aside.

2. 2

   Scald milk and add butter (I keep it frozen so it melts and cools the milk), and allow to cool.

3. 3

   Add in Sugar, Molasses, Salt to milk mixture.

4. 4

   Once milk mixture has cooled, add in eggs.

5. 5

   Place remaining 8 1/2 cups flour in large bowl or (mixer with bread hook).

6. 6

   Add milk mixture and yeast mixture and mix to form sticky dough.

7. 7

   You will need to knead dough for at least 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Grease a large bowl with butter, add dough and turn to coat.

9. 9

   Cover bowl with damp towel, and allow to raise until doubled (about 1 hr).

10. 10

    Pre heat oven to 350F.

11. 11

    Divide dough in half, punch down and place in 2 9 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 loaf pans, and allow to rise until doubled again.

12. 12

    Bake in 350 F oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

13. 13

    Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pan -- store in paper or plastic bags until ready to use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.