Braided Dill & Onion Bread

shared by Patty H.  (if you like dill, you will love this bread; made it for the first time today and it is awesome!!)

Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon dill
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all purpose flour

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add the yogurt, onion, sugar, butter, egg, dill, salt and 1 cup flour.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
4. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch dough down.  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds
6. Shape each portion into a 20-inch rope.  Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
7. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. (note:  I checked mine at 25 minutes and took it out at 30 minutes)

Yield: 1 large loaf