Egg Bread Braid
["4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 pkg. instant dry yeast", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. water", "1/2 c. milk", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "3 eggs, beaten (reserve 1 Tbsp. for glaze)"]
["In a mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.", "In saucepan, heat water, milk and shortening until warm.", "Add to flour mixture. Add eggs, blending at low speed, then beat 3 minutes at medium speed.", "Add flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes.", "Place in greased bowl.", "Turn to grease top. Cover and let rise 1 hour."]
["all-purpose", "instant dry yeast", "sugar", "salt", "water", "milk", "shortening", "eggs"]