Ingredients:
3 packets yeast
3/4 cup warm water
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 sticks of unsalted butter-melted
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 cup honey
8 eggs
5 cups of bread flour
4 cups of whole wheat flour
2 cups of golden raisins (optional)
Instructions:
1. Dissolve yeast and 2 tbsp. sugar in warm water and set aside.
2. Mix the rest of the sugar, melted butter, salt, honey, eggs and raisins (optional) in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture.
3. Knead on a floured surface until right consistency is achieved. Approximately 10 minutes.
4. Place in a greased bowl to rise. Approximately 1 hour.
5. Punch down and separate dough into 2 sections. Separate each section of dough into 3 sections and braid.
6. Place on a greased cooking stone or pan to rise. Approximately 1 hour.
7. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter.
Makes 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Source: My mother Dianna's recipe box
Submitted By: Sharra Badgley
Date: 11-26-02