Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, room temperature5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flourHONEY BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup honey
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Stir the dough down. Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Combine the honey butter ingredients until smooth. Serve with bread.
