Portuguese Sweet Bread(A San Jose Specialty)  
["3 pkg. yeast", "1 c. plus 1 pinch sugar", "1/4 c. warm water", "5 to 6 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. skim milk", "3 eggs", "1 stick butter, melted", "1 egg, beaten"]
["In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and pinch of sugar over warm water.", "Let stand 2 to 3 minutes; then stir to dissolve yeast; set aside for 5 to 6 minutes.", "In a deep mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 4 cups flour and salt.", "Make a well in center and pour in yeast, milk and 3 eggs.", "Stir until mixed and beat until well mixed.", "Beat in butter and add 2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough can be made into a soft ball."]
["yeast", "sugar", "warm water", "flour", "salt", "milk", "eggs", "butter", "egg"]