Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
3. 3
   Heat milk and 2 tablespoons of margarine in saucepan over low heat until liquid is warm.
4. 4
   Add to dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl.
6. 6
   Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of flour.
7. 7
   Now, beat at high for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
9. 9
   Turn onto floured board. Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Place in greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
11. 11
    Punch dough down. Turn onto floured board; knead.
12. 12
    Divide dough in half.
13. 13
    Roll each piece into 24-inch rope.
14. 14
    Twist together loosely to form a ring on a greased baking sheet.
15. 15
    Brush with melted margarine.
16. 16
    Place colored eggs into spaces in the twist; cover and let rise for another 1 hour, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.