Tassajara Yeasted Bread

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in water and stir in the honey and dry milk.

2. 2

   Stir in 4 cups of the flour to form a thick batter and beat 100 strokes with a spoon.

3. 3

   Let the dough rise for 45 minutes, then add the salt and oil and an additional 3 cups of the flour and knead until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.

4. 4

   Knead on a floured board, using about 1 cup more flour if needed to keep the dough from sticking, for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth.

5. 5

   Let it rise for 50 to 60 minutes, until it is doubled in size.

6. 6

   Punch down and let it rise again for 40 to 50 minutes, until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Shape into two round loaves and place them on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Let them rise for 20 to 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Coat the top of each loaf with egg wash. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour or until golden brown.

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