Egg Braid

Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough lengthwise into 3 equal strips. Roll each strip of dough into a rope 18-20 inches long. Braid strips of dough into one long braid. Place braid on prepared cookie sheet and form braid into circle. Press ends together to seal the dough. Brush dough with melted butter or margarine. Let the dough rise in warm area until double in size. Gently push 5 dyed hard-boiled eggs onto the wreath of braided dough. The eggs should be equally spaced. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 20 minutes or until the bread is well browned. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter or margarine if desired. Remove bread to wire rack to cool.