Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Blend together scalded milk, pudding mix, margarine, salt and sugar.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups flour and mix well.
4. 4
   Add yeast and beaten eggs.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn out on lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
9. 9
   Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rise until until double.
10. 10
    Turn on floured board and divide dough in 4 parts.
11. 11
    Divide each part into 3 parts and braid.
12. 12
    Place loaves on greased cookie sheets - two loaves on one sheet.
13. 13
    Makes 4 loaves.
14. 14
    Cover and let rise about 1 hour.
15. 15
    Brush each loaf with mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 tbsp. water.
16. 16
    Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes.