Rich Egg Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 3 1/2 cups flour.

3. 3

   Beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.

5. 5

   Put on floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in greased bowl, turn greased side up; cover.

7. 7

   Let rise until double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   Grease 2 (9 x 5 x 3-inch) loaf pans. Punch down dough, divide in half and place into pans.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise until doubled (1 hour).

10. 10

    Bake at 425u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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