2 pkg active dry yeast
2 1/2 C warm water
1/2 C honey
2 eggs
1 Tbsp Salt
8 to 9 C flour
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter honey, eggs, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes (or let mixer knead). Placer in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide into thirds. Shape into loaves. Place in 3 greased 8" x4" loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Rub a cold stick of butter over the tops of the loaves.
