4 Tbs. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 1/4 tsp. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 1/2 c. flour
In 3 separate small bowls:
1- melt butter and cool to warm
2- combine sugar, salt, and milk; microwave 60 seconds and cool to warm
3- dissolve yeast in warm water; let yeast begin to grow
In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg and contents of the 3 bowls. Stir in the flour. Knead 3-5 minutes, until dough is smooth. Let dough rise 1 hour or until double in size. Punch down and divide into 3 equal parts. Gently roll/pull into 3 ropes about 2 feet in length. Braid the strands together on a greased cookie sheet pan. Fold under both ends. Let rise again 1 hour.
Just before baking brush whisked egg white on top and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.
from: Katie Sherman
