Braided Italian Herb Bread

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Ingredients

• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil