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Sprinkle water over yeast.
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Stir to dissolve.
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Let stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over low heat until lukewarm.
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Beat together butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl until light and creamy.
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Beat in eggs; beat well.
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Add yeast mixture and warm milk.
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Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface.
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Knead until smooth and elastic; about 10 minutes.
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Use more flour if necessary to prevent dough from sticking.
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Place dough in large greased bowl; turn to bring greased side up.
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Cover and let rise in warm place, away from drafts for 1 hour or until double in bulk.
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Punch dough down.
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Turn out onto floured surface.
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Knead lightly.
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Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
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Braid 3 together.
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Place on cookie sheet. Braid 3 more and place on top of the first braid.
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Place a hard-cooked egg in center of top loaf.
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Roll a piece of dough into a thin rope.
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Place over egg like a cross.
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Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Beat an egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water and brush over bread before baking.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
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Brush with butter.
