Braided Bread

1 tbsp yeast
1/2 c warm water
Combine and let rest.

1 1/4 c milk
4 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
Scald milk (bubbles on sides), than add butter, sugar and salt. Put 4 1/2 c flour in a bowl and add yeast & milk mixtures. Knead for 10 min in mixer or by hand.
Let rise 1 1/2 hours. Punch down. Braid into 2 loaves (fits lengthwise on a cookie sheet). Let rise 1 hour.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 min.

Dave's pizza dough

1 Tbs. yeast
1 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. oil

Let the yeast dissolve in the water while combining other ingredients. Mix all together. Roll out and bake at 415 degrees for 15 minutes.

(We use a can of tomato sauce with some dry spaghetti seasoning mixed in for the sauce. Then top with cheese and any toppings you like.)

**Thanks for getting this set up Kristi....it will be lots of FUN!