Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp - active dry yeast
• 1 cup - warm water
• 4 to 4.5 cups - flour
• 3 tbsp - sugar
• 1 tsp - salt
• 2 tbsp - unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tsp - caraway seeds
• milk as required

How to Make Good Friday Bread

• Dissolve yeast in warm water (105-115 F).
• Set aside for 5 minutes. Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, butter, and caraway seeds in mixing bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add yeast mixture and gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth - for about 10 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl, turning to coat top.
• Cover and let it rise in warm place until double - for about 1 hour.
• Punch down dough and shape into a large round loaf.
• Place on greased baking sheet.
• Brush top of dough with milk.
• Cover and let it rise in warm place until double - about 45 minutes or until done.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Cool on wire rack.