Chewy Bread Rings

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 2 cookie sheets.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan, heat water, milk, and oil till very warm (120-130 degrees); add this to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Blend on low speed till moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
5. 5
   By hand stir in additional 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups of flour till dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
6. 6
   On floured board, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cups of flour till dough is smooth and elastic; about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel and let rise in warm place till light and doubled in size, about 40-50 minutes.
8. 8
   Punch down and divide dough into 18 pieces.
9. 9
   Roll each piece into a 8-inch rope.
10. 10
    Form a ring, overlapping ends; press to seal.
11. 11
    Rise is warm place till light and doubled in size--about 15 to 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Brush rings with egg and sprinkle with seeds.
13. 13
    Heat oven to 400 degrees.
14. 14
    Place a 9x13 pan of water on lowest rack of oven.
15. 15
    Place cookie sheet on middle rack over the baking pan.
16. 16
    Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and rings sound hollow when tapped.
17. 17
    Remove from oven and immediately brush with water; cool on cookie sheet.