Hawaiian Honey Bread

Servings: 1

4 4 1/2 c. all purpose flour

2 pk quick rise yeast

1/3 c non-fat dry milk solids

1 ts salt

1/2 c pineapple juice

1/2 c water

1/3 c shortening

1/4 c honey

2 eggs

1 dr yellow food coloring

(optional) 1 egg, slightly beaten

1 TB water

In large mixer bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, yeast, dry milk and salt; mix well. In saucepan, heat pineapple juice, 1/2 cup water, shortening and honey until warm (120-130 degrees); shortening does not need to melt. Add to flour mixture. Add 2 eggs and food coloring. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place about 15 minutes. Punch down dough. On lightly floured surface, shape into a round loaf. Place in greased 9" or 10" pie pan. Cover; let rise in warm place about 15 minutes. Combine egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush loaf. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool.