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Prep Time: 1440 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 1470 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is from my fabulous SIL. My brother dies of happiness every time she makes this for him. Ingredients:
5 cups flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 1/2 cups hot water |
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 eggs |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
2. Stir well and add soft butter.
3. Add hot tap water all at once.
4. Beat with mixer at high speed for 1 minute. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
5. Turn out on floured board in a ball. Knead 5-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
7. Punch down.
8. Divide dough in half and shape each into a braid.
9. Place in two greased 9 inch cake pans.
10. Brush surface of dough with salad oil.
11. Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap.
12. Refrigerate 2-24 hours.
13. When ready to bake, remove from fridge, uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
14. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
15. Remove from pan and immediately brush with butter.
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