In bowl #1 mix:
2 tbs yeast
1/2 cup warm water
dash of sugar
Combine above ingredients and set aside. Let rise until double.
Prepare buttermilk:
1 1/4 c buttermilk OR 1 1/4 c milk with 1 tbs lemon juice (let sit for 5 min)
Bowl #3:
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, margarine, shortening or oil
1/2 cup sugar or honey
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
6 to 7 1/2 cups flour (added gradually, see directions)
Mix 2-3 cups of flour and all other ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer for 5 minutes. The mix should be about the thickness as cake batter, not climbing the mixer blades.
Add remaining flour one cup at a time.
Knead for 10 minutes. If not well kneaded, the finished product will crumble.
Shape as desired and let rise until double.
Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes.
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