POLISH EGG BREAD

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This recipe was given to me by a dear friend. I was glad when it was given it to me.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pkg active dry yeast
2 c lukewarm water divided by 2
1 qt whole milk scalded
1 c butter cut into pieces
7 tsp salt
10 whole eggs room tempature
5 lb all purpose flour sifted twice
1 1/2 c super fine sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast packages in 1 cup of warm water. Rinse and dry a small saucepan to prevent milk from scorching and sticking when scalding.
  • 2. Bring milk to a boil reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining 1 cup warm water.butter, and salt stir to blend. Once cooled to lukewarm stir in dissolved yeast.
  • 3. In a separate bowl beat eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually stir eggs into milk mixture.
  • 4. Once blended add flour gradually until few or no lumps remain. Divide dough in half and let rise in a warm place 1 1/2 hours.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 6. Once dough has risen turn dough out onto a well floured surface and dived into 6 equil portions ( dough will be vary sticky and soft at this point ).
  • 7. Divide each portion into 3 pieces braid together and place on a baking sheet
  • 8. Bake in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until hollow sounding when tapping on top. let cool , and enjoy.

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