Braided Bread
["2 3/4 to 3 c. flour", "1 pkg. active dry yeast", "3/4 c. water", "4 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "3/4 tsp. dried finely crushed herbs (oregano, basil, parsley, etc.)", "1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese", "2 oz. dried beef, chopped"]
["Combine 1 cup of flour and the yeast in a large bowl.", "Heat water, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar and salt in a pan until lukewarm and butter melts.", "Add this to the flour and yeast, along with the egg.", "Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly.", "Beat 3 minutes at high speed.", "By hand, stir in all the flour you can mix in with spoon.", "Knead enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Cover dough and let rest 10 minutes."]
["flour", "active dry yeast", "water", "butter", "sugar", "salt", "egg", "herbs", "Swiss cheese", "beef"]