1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm
1 egg
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 3/4 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water. Add milk, sugar, egg, salt and butter and mix well. Stir in as much of the 3 3/4 cups flour as makes stiff elastic dough. Use remaining flour to knead. Let raise until double.

Punch down; make braid and brush with beaten egg yolk. Let rise again. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.