<ul><li>
1 package yeast</li><li>
1/4 cup water</li><li>
2 cups milk, scalded</li><li>
2 tbs. sugar</li><li>
1 tsp. salt</li><li>
1 tbs. oil</li><li>
6 1/4 cups flour, sifted</li></ul>
<p>Soften yeast in warm water. Combine hot milk, sugar, salt, and oil.
Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 1/4 of the flour; beat well. Add the softened
yeast; mix. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead
till smooth. Shape dough in ball; place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover
and let rise until doubled. Punch down. Let rise again until doubled. Cut
in portions. Shape each in a smooth ball. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape
in round loaves. Place on greased pans. With a sharp knife, slash an "x"
or a cross on top, and let rise until doubled. Bake at 400° F for 35
minutes or until done. Brush tops with butter</p>