Zwieback

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 cups flour

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and sugar; let rise.

2. 2

   Scald milk and allow to cool.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, yeast and salt.

4. 4

   Beat in enough flour to make a stiff batter.

5. 5

   Add more flour to make a smooth soft dough.

6. 6

   Knead well.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise until dough doubles in bulk.

8. 8

   Form buns the size of a large walnut.

9. 9

   Place a smaller bun on top of a larger one, and press down firmly with one finger so that the two stick together.

10. 10

    Place on a greased pan.

11. 11

    Let rise until doubled in bulk.

12. 12

    Bake in 350 F oven for about 15-20 minutes.