Jewish Braids - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast or 3 Tbsp. dry yeast
1 3/4 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter
7 c. flour
4 large eggs, beaten

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
When it bubbles, add salt, sugar and butter.
Blend in 3 cups flour and add the eggs.
Beat thoroughly. Now, add the rest of the flour and mix it in with your hands. Knead until smooth and elastic.
Place in a buttered bowl and let rise until doubled.