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    Braided Sesame Bread


    Source of Recipe


    Jennifer Carlson


    Recipe Introduction


    Makes 1 loaf


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 1/4 cup milk
    • 3 T. honey
    • 2 T. shortening
    • 2 tsp. salt
    • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
    • 1 pkg yeast
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 4 cups flour
    • 1 T sesame seed


    Instructions


    1. Scald milk, honey, shortening & salt together in saucepan. Let set till lukewarm.
    2. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water.
    3. Add to milk mixture
    4. Add flour 2 cups at a time.
    5. Knead 15 minutes.
    6. Place in greased bowl, let rise.
    7. Knead a few times, then cut dough into equal halves.
    8. Divide first half into 3 parts.
    9. Roll out to make 3 ropes 14 inches each
    10. Braid the 3 ropes together
    11. Take 1/3 of other half and make 3 ropes 10 inches each then braid.
    12. Take remaining dough and make 3 ropes 12 inches each then braid.
    13. Place on top of each other, larger on bottom then up.
    14. Let rise.
    15. Brush with beaten egg.
    16. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top of loaf.
    17. Bake at 375 approx 40 minutes or until done.
 

 

 

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