Braided Easter Bread(Makes 2 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 3/4 to 5 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 pkg. Fleischmann's RapidRise yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. very warm water (120~ to 130~)
1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs, divided

Preparation

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, undissolved yeast and salt.
Add very warm water and butter; blend well.
Stir in 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk (reserve egg white) and enough flour to make soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.