Jewish Sweet Bread

1 pkg yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 tsp salt
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil
2 eggs
4 1/2 c flour
1 cube butter, divided

Put yeast in warm water with a little sugar to activate it. Set aside. In mixer, add salt, sugar, oil, eggs and 2 cups of the flour. Mix well and add in yeast mixture mixing again. Change to dough hook and add remains flour or enough flour until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Move dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let rise until doubled in size. When doubled, punch down and divide dough in half. Divide each half into thirds. Roll each third into a rope and braid. Do the same with the remaining half (makes 2 loaves). Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled. Melt half of the butter and pour over braids. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Melt remaining butter and pour over hot loaves. Enjoy!