Classic Rich Bread

• 8 to 8 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 pkg. Red Star instant blend dry yeast
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. water
• 3/4 c. butter or margarine
• 4 eggs

1. In a large mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well.
2. In saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until warm (120u0b0 to 130u0b0); butter does not need to melt.
3. Add to flour mixture.
4. Add eggs.
5. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
6. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
7. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes.
8. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
9. Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
10. Punch down dough.
11. Divide into 3 parts.
12. On lightly floured surface, roll or pat each third to a 14 x 7-inch rectangle.
13. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll with each turn.
14. Pinch edges and ends to seal.
15. Place in greased 8 x 4-inch bread pans.
16. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
17. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
18. Remove from pans; cool.

flour, red, sugar, salt, milk, water, butter, eggs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=441702 (may not work)