you will need -
4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 2/3 additional cups warm water
9 1/2 cups flour
makes 3 loaves
Dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of the sugar.
Let sit 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the sugar, salt, 3 tablespoons of butter and additional warm water.
Slowly mix in 5 cups of flour until smooth.
Gradually add remaining flour.
Knead on low speed for 10 minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
Punch dough down, divide into three loaves and place each in a lightly greased bread pan.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place risen loaves in oven and bake 15 minutes.
Cover tops of loaves with foil to prevent excessive browning, and bake another fifteen minutes.
Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
Let cool before slicing.
