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Golden Sesame Braid

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A golden braid of bread that will have you coming back for more. This recipe takes just a little more time and effort - but not enough to make you want to skip making it. Let kids help you braid the bread for added fun.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup milk scalded (which I do not do - see above)
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tablespoon yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 eggs
  • 7 1/2 cup sifted flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 Tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, shortening, sugar, and salt. Heat enough to melt butter.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water
  • Add yeast, 3 eggs, and 2 cups flour to the milk mixture
  • Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes
  • Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough
  • Knead 8-10 minutes on floured surface
  • Place in lightly greased bowl and let rise until double (about one hour)
  • Divide dough into six parts.
  • Roll each part into a 12-inch strip
  • Braid three strips together to form the loaf
  • Place on a greased tray
  • Brush braids with glaze made with egg and water, then sprinkle with Sesame seeds
  • Allow to rise again until double (about 45 minutes)
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done