Sweet Bread
A special treat for those of us who don't have bread-makers! ha ha ha
1 pkg yeast
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups lukewarm water
6 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, well-beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp anise seed
Dissolve yeast and 2 Tbs of sugar in warm water. Stir in 3 cups of flour and beat until mixture is smooth. Allow to stand in a warm place (85 degrees F) for about 2 hours. Add shortening and remaining sugar (which have been creamed together), the eggs, salt, anise seed, and the rest of the flour.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl (in a warm area) and allow to double in size - about 2 hours.
Knead again and let stand for another half hour.
Knead again and shape into 2 loaves. Place each in a greased loaf pan and brush tops with melted butter.
Let rise again until double in size, then bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 325 and bake about 50 more minutes.
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