Egg Bread Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkg. instant dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. shortening
3 eggs, beaten (reserve 1 Tbsp. for glaze)

Preparation

In a mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.
In saucepan, heat water, milk and shortening until warm.
Add to flour mixture. Add eggs, blending at low speed, then beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
Add flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes.
Place in greased bowl.
Turn to grease top. Cover and let rise 1 hour.