Round Bread

-Scald ½ c. milk. Stir in 3 Tbsp. sugar, 2 tsp. salt and 3 Tbsp. butter..let cool.
-Dissolve 1 Tbsp. Yeast in 1 ½ c. warm water in mixing bowl.
-Add milk mixture and 2 c. flour
-Beat until smooth and add 2-2 ½ c. more flour to make medium stiff dough
-Knead until smooth and let rise until double.
-Punch down, divide dough in half and shape. (pinch dough together as you shape)
-Cover and let rise (about 30-40 minutes)
-Then brush gently with 1 beaten egg and 1 Tbsp water
-Bake @ 400º for 20-25 minutes.
-Use 1 cookie sheet per ½ batch.
**Bread is crunchier on outside with water pan in bottom of oven.