Challah Bread with Herbed Butter

Add all ingredients in order listed into bread machine on dough setting. Place dough on a floured surface. Divisde into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece of dough into a rope about 14 inches long. Place 3 ropes on a baking sheet and braid the, beginning in the middle and tucking under the ends to form a uniform braid. Repeat with remaining 3 ropes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise for an additional hour or until doubled in size. Brush loaves with egg mixture and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until loaf reaches an internal temperature of 210 degrees. Makes 2 loaves. Herbed butter: 1/2 stick butter, 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1-2 cloves garlic. Mix with blender and pipe into decorative bowl. Fridge.