Instructions: In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. Heat milk, water and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120 to 130 0 F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft d

ough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough into three equal pieces. Roll each to 30-inch rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie knot in center of braid; wrap ends around knot, tucking both ends under knot to form a round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in wa

rm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.

Bake at 375 0 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done, tenting with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Melt remaining butter; brush on loaf. Sprinkle with marjoram, thyme and rosemary, if desired. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Makes 1 loaf

NOTES : A crowning addition to a special dinner or casual brunch

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