Method
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Mix all ingredients with yeast mixture and knead for 10 minutes.
- Put in large greased bowl and cover with dish towel.
- Let rise 2 hours.
- Cut dough into 6 equal parts.
- Press lengthwise and flatten each part into a 10 x 4 inch piece.
- Cut each piece into 3 strips and braid.
- Put each braid into a greased 8 or 9 inch cake pan.
- Cover with dish towel and raise 2 hours.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Watch closely as not to overbake.
- Can be frosted with a butter cream frosting.
Ingredients:
10 c - flour
18 - eggs
2 pkg - yeast
6 tbsp - sugar
4 sticks - butter
water as needed
pinch of salt