Easter Egg Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix salt, sugar, butter and milk; warm over low heat.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix 1 cup flour with yeast.
3. 3
   Add warm milk mixture, eggs and vanilla; beat at low speed until moist, then at high speed for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Beat in flour.
5. 5
   Turn and knead dough.
6. 6
   Turn into greased bowl; let rise 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Punch dough down; divide into 3 equal portions.
8. 8
   Make rope and braid dough.
9. 9
   Form ring and pinch together.
10. 10
    Press eggs on top.
11. 11
    Let rise 1/2 hour.
12. 12
    Bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
13. 13
    Brush top while baking with egg yolk and water mixture to brown and glaze top.