1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart mold, if possible. Sprinkle 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine on top of the mold to prevent sticking. Transfer the dough to the mold and set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the 3 cups flour, eggs and baking powder. Add the sugar and salt, mixing just until evenly together. The mixture should only be stiff. Cover the mold and let rest overnight.
After the last of the flour has been used up, shape the dough into a sleed type shape. Lift each piece of dough from the mold and place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Brush the sides of the loaf with egg one at a time.
Bake in preheated oven for 70 to 90 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting into pieces.