Fat Frog Diary

 The Link You Need   I have painted leather before, and I know this trick does work to reimagine old purses, shoes, and belts. Highly recommended!! 

  6 3/4 to 7 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 2 cups of milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tsp. salt 3 eggs   In a large mixer bowl combine the three cups of the flour and the yeast.   In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt just until warm (115 degrees to 120 degrees) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.   Add to flour mixture; add eggs.   Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.   Beat three minutes at high speed.   Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.   Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).   Shape into a ball.   Place a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface.   Cover; let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 1/4 hours).   Punch down; divide dough in half.   Cover;...