Honey Bread

• 1 1/2 c. very hot water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 c. honey
• 2 pkg. dry yeast
• 7 c. flour

1. In a large mixing bowl, pour 1 1/2 cups of very hot water. Add salt, butter and honey; stir until melted.
2. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water and then add to other ingredients.
3. Add flour, mixing well after each cup is added.
4. Dump dough onto a floured board and knead 10 minutes.
5. Grease a large bowl with butter. Place dough into buttered bowl and turn once to coat entire surface of dough.
6. Place wet cloth on top and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours.
7. Test dough by pressing with finger; when hole remains in dough, punch down.
8. Turn onto work table.
9. Divide into 4 parts. Place each into a greased loaf pan.
10. Let rise again about 1 hour. Bake 45 minutes in a 350u0b0 oven.

very hot water, salt, butter, honey, yeast, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=352040 (may not work)