Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3  cup           water
   2                    eggs
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1      teaspoon      salt
   3      cups          bread flour -- up to 3 1/4 c
   1 1/2  teaspoons     yeast
   1                    egg -- beaten
                        poppy seeds -- optional

Preparation:

Add all ingredients except egg and seeds in order recommended by your manufacturer. Use dough cycle. After machine has finished, remove dough and divide into 3 pieces; roll each piece into a rope about 14 inches long and braid on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes. Brush top with egg glaze and sprinkle with poppy seeds, if you wish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.