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In bread machine add to bread pan in order suggested by manufacturer, select dough setting, press start.
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After beep, remove risen dough and follow directions on how to shape and bake below.
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In Kitchen-aid stand mixer or like devise mix dry ingredients in bowl and turn on low speed to incorporate.
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Add eggs one at a time, allow to mix in before adding next one, then add oil.
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Turn mixer up to next speed (2 on Kitchen-aid), add milk in a slow stream, knead until soft, smooth, and warm, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Grease a bowl and place dough in bowl turning to coat.
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Allow to rest and rise until double in size.
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***Shaping and baking***.
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Punch down and turn out risen dough onto a lightly oiled surface, let rest 5 minutes, punching dough down gets it all excited, it needs to sit and relax.
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Shape dough into a log and cut off 1/3; set aside.
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Cut remaining dough into 3 pieces and roll into 18 inch ropes, start braid from middle and braid to one end, pinch together and tuck under, repeat with other side.
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Cut set aside dough into 3 pieces and roll out to 13-15 inches long, repeat braiding method and place smaller braid on top of larger braid.
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Grease a large 1/2 sheet baking sheet and place finished braid sideways from corner to corner.
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Allow to rise until almost double, mix glaze ingredients and brush loaf gently.
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Bake in preheated 350u00b0F oven for 35-45 minutes, cover loosely with foil 15-20 minutes into baking to avoid over browning.
