Janet's "Best Bread Ever"

1 pkg. or 2 Tb dry yeast                        1/3 C oil

½ C lukewarm water                        2 eggs, slightly beaten

2/3 C honey                                    3 7/8 C hot water

2/3 C powdered milk                        2 Tb salt

12 C flour        

                           

Dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, blend honey with the hot water.  Add milk, oil, eggs, and yeast.  Stir in 6 cups flour and salt.  Knead in remaining flour.  Knead until elastic, 5 - 10 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.  Punch down.  Separate into 4 or 5 loaves.  Shape, place in greased 9 X 5 (4) or smaller (5) loaf pans and let rise until double.  Bake at 350  35 - 50 minutes or until sides are a very light brown.  Baste top with butter to give a soft crust.

Submitted by: Gina