Instructions: Place ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your machines manufacturer. Select dough cycle.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together.

Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and brush the top with egg wash. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until medium browned.

This recipe yields a 2 pound loaf.

Yield: 1 loaf

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