Yummy Braided Bread             2 Tbsp. yeast               ½ C. warm water       ½ C. sugar             1/3 C. oil                       2 C. hot water                        1 Tbsp. salt             5-7 C. flour                  ¼ stick of butter Sprinkle yeast over ½ C. of warm water. Set aside till bubbly. In large bowl, mix together oil, sugar, hot water, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Add yeast. Stir in remaining flour till dough is stiff. Knead on floured surface till elastic. Let rise in well-greased bowl in warm place till doubled (about 45 min.) Divide dough into 6 even pieces. Roll into long logs. Take three logs and braid into one loaf. Repeat. Place onto greased cookie sheet and let rise 40 minutes. Bake at 350’  20-25 min. till golden brown. Rub tops with ¼ stick of butter.