Becky Sue Sweet Bread

This recipe is from my fabulous sil. my brother dies of happiness every time she makes this for him.

Combine 2 cups flour , yeast , sugar and salt in a large bowl.

Stir well and add soft butter.

Add hot tap water all at once.

Beat with mixer at high speed for 1 minute.

Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

Turn out on floured board in a ball.

Knead 5-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Punch down.

Divide dough in half and shape each into a braid.

Place in two greased 9 inch cake pans.

Brush surface of dough with salad oil.

Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 2-24 hours.

When ready to bake , remove from fridge , uncover and let stand 10 minutes.

Bake at 375f for 30-35 minutes.

Remove from pan and immediately brush with butter.

flour, sugar, hot water, yeast, salt, eggs