Sally Lunn Bread

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   In a small sauce pan add the milk and the butter, scald this mixture to 115F ( I Use a candy Thermometer to make sure of the degrees).

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   Pull off the heat and beat 2 egg yolks.

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   pour over the milk mixture when it has cooled to lukewarm.

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   Add sugar, salt and yeast dissolved in 1/3 cup of warm water.

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   In Separate bowl, add the Flour and then the milk mixture with the yeast mixture; stir until well mixed.

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   Cover the dough with a warm wet cloth and let it rise until doubled.

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   (About 2 hours).

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   Punch down and divide in half.

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   Place the two doughs in well greased pans and cover to let rise the second time (2 Hours).

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    Preheat oven to 300F.

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    Place in oven of still covered for 45 minutes; turn up the oven to 350F degrees and brown for 15 minutes.

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    Note: The more this bread ages the better it is, though hot out of the oven with some butter is fantastic!

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