Mom’s French Loaves

Mix 1:
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Butter, Margirne or Crisco
2 tsp salt
2 c boiling water (cool to luke warm)

Mix 2:
Dissolve 2 tbsp yeast in 1/2 c warm water. Add 1/2 tsp sugar and let rise.

Mix 1 and 2 together with 8-8 1/2 c flour and knead for 10 min.
Let rise 2 times. Knead and let rest for 15 min.

Make 2 rolls let rise twice the size. Make cuts across the top and brush on mix of 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.