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                              Maryland Rusks

Recipe By     : Mom D
Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :4:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      c             Flour
   1      pkg           Yeast
   1 1/4  c             Milk
   3      tb            Sugar
   2      tb            Butter
   1 1/2  ts            Salt
   3                    Eggs

Combine yeast with 2 cups flour. Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt
until warm and butter is melted. Combine the flour and milk mixture
along with the eggs and beat for 1/2 minute on low, scraping the bowl
and then beat on hight for 3 minutes. Add enough flour to make a
moderately stiff dough and knead until smooth (5-8 minutes by hand).
Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until
doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and divide into
5 parts, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 5"
circle, place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until
doubled, about 30-45 minutes. If desired brush with milk and sprinkle
with sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees F or until golden, 15-20 minutes. Cool
completely. Slice breads in half to to form 2 thin circles, place on
a baking sheet and toast for 40 minutes at 275 degrees F, then turn
over and bake another 20 minutes or until golden.

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Per serving: 607 Calories; 10 g Fat (16% calories from fat);
19 g Protein; 107 g Carbs; 129 mg Cholesterol; 752 mg Sodium