How to Make Braided Egg Bread - Houska

By Barbara Rolek, About.com Guide

• 1 cup warm milk (no hotter than 110 degrees)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar (or less, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 eggs + 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup golden raisins