Braided Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, eggs and salt.
2. 2
   Add boiling water and butter.
3. 3
   Blend thoroughly.
4. 4
   Add flour until kneadable.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in greased, covered bowl and let rise until double.
7. 7
   Take out and divide in half.
8. 8
   Separate each half into equal thirds.
9. 9
   Roll each third into long snake and braid with others from same half.
10. 10
    Place braids on greased cookie sheets; let rise until double.
11. 11
    Beat egg and brush both loaves.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with poppy seed.
13. 13
    Bake 20 minutes or until done at 350°.
14. 14
    Yields 2 loaves.