Dutch Rusk

Ingredients

• 14 c melted lard
• 1 12 qt warm water
• 1 c sugar
• 14 c salt
• 2 pkg dry yeast prepared in water-sugar mix
• 3 tsp vanilla
• 3 eggs
• flour to make nice dough

Directions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients then add flour to thicken slightly Add the next 3 ingredients and mix
2. Add flour until right for punching
3. Lard sides of pan
4. Knead a few minutes more
5. Let rise 2 times
6. Make into large 3-inch buns
7. Let raise
8. Bake at 350 and let cool
9. Slice each bun in 2 or 3 slices
10. Dry in low oven until crisp