2 (.75 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups bread cubes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for a few minutes. Let stand and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, milk, bread cubes, melted butter or margarine, and salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cup water. Pour into bread bowl. Let stand for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon of the white sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until eggs are dissolved. Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch baking pans.
To make the Pastrami: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup bread cubes, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, and 1/2 cup salt. Stir in 1 cup water, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup bread cubes.
In a separate large bowl, toss together eggs, 1 tablespoon of the bread, 1/2 cup of the buttermilk, 1/2 cup of the flour, and 1/4 cup of the milk. Stir together between the bread cubes and melted butter or margarine. Stir in 1 cup water, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup bread cubes. Fold in remaining flour, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 cup bread cubes. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed, until just greasy.
Pour pastrami mixture into prepared pans or bowls. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.