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Tender and delicate. Worth the effort to make. Ingredients:
2 pkgs active dry yeast |
1/2 c warm water (110-115f) |
1 1/2 c warm milk (110-115f) |
1/4 c sugar |
1 t salt |
3 eggs, beaten |
1/4 c butter, soften |
7-7 1/2 c unbleached flour |
1 egg yolk |
2 t water |
sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter and 3 1/2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. On a floured bard, knead until smooth and elastic 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 1/2-2 hours. Puch down. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Divide into six portions. On a flowred surface, shape each portion ito a 14 long rope. For each loaf, braid three ropes together on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, 50-60 minutes. (preheat oven to 375 F) Beat egg yolk and water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375 F for 30-35 minutes
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