Braided Egg Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
2 c. warm water
7 c. flour
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
Add enough flour to make a heavy batter.
Beat well.
Add salt, oil and all but 2 tablespoons of egg.
Add more flour to make a firm dough.
Put in greased bowl.
Cover and allow to double (about 1 1/2 hours). Punch down and knead lightly.
Let double again, about 1 hour. Punch down and divide in half.
Divide each half into thirds and roll into ropes. Braid each half and pinch to seal ends. Brush with remainder of egg. Makes 2 loaves. Bake about 35 minutes at 400\u00b0.