In a large bowl stir yeast into 1 cup lukewarm water until dissolved. Let sit until small bubbles form around edges. Whisk in sugar, salt and egg until thoroughly blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour and butter until dough comes together. Mix gently with your hands until it forms a smooth ball of dough. Return dough to cleaned bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn out dough onto work surface and gently squeeze out air bubbles. Fill and shape as desired. This recipe yields dough for 1 loaf of bread. Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-045 broadcast 03-07-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 03-13-1997 Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse