Italian Easter Cheese Bread

Name: Italian Easter Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast; 6 large eggs at room temperature; 2 large egg yolks reserving the whites; 1/2 cup water lukewarm, plus 3 tablespoons; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 cups grated Parmesan Romano cheese plus additional for topping; 2 teaspoons water

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Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
6 large eggs at room temperature
2 large egg yolks reserving the whites
1/2 cup water lukewarm, plus 3 tablespoons
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan Romano cheese plus additional for topping
2 teaspoons water

Directions

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["Combine all of the dough ingredients (except the cheese) in the bowl of a stant mixer and beat on medium speed for 10 minutes or unitl the dough becomes shiny and satiny. It will be very sticky. Scrape down the sides of the bowl peroidically during mixing.", "Add the cheese to the dough and continue to mix until it is totally combined.", "Scrape the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest in a warm, draft free place (approximately 1 hour). No need to worry that it didn't rise much. It won't at this point.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough out into a log shape. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Set three portions aside while you shape the first loaf.", "Roll three portions of dough into approximate 9\" ropes. Braid the three ropes together