How to Braid Egg-Twist Breads Like Challah

Ingredients (9)

• 1 cup warmed milk (100 F to 110 F)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water, (100 F to 110 F)
• 3 large room temperature eggs, beaten and divided
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup golden raisins, optional