Country Bread

Name: Country Bread
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 eggs; 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, ginger, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six pieces. Shape each into a 12-in. rope. Braid three ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough.
4

Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.