Grandma's Bacon and Cheese Easter Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4½ teaspoons (2 packages) active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 5 cups grated Romano cheese
• 3 (12-ounce) packages peppered bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing the loaves)