Sesame Egg Braids

Name: Sesame Egg Braids
Ingredients: 1/2 c. warm water; 2 envelopes active dry yeast; 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/3 c. softened butter; 1 tsp. salt; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 7 to 7 1/2 c. presifted flour; cooking oil or soft shortening; 1 egg yolk; 1 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. sesame seed

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 envelopes active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. softened butter
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
7 to 7 1/2 c. presifted flour
cooking oil or soft shortening
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. sesame seed

Directions

1

Put warm water in large mixing bowl.
2

Sprinkle in yeast.
3

Stir until thoroughly dissolved.
4

Add milk, sugar, butter, salt and eggs.
5

Beat in about 4 cups flour.
6

Then work in enough remaining flour to make dough that is easy to handle.
7

Turn onto lightly floured board.
8

Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
9

Place in greased bowl.
10

Brush top with oil or shortening. Cover with damp cloth; let rise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
11

Punch dough down; cover; let rise again for about 30 minutes, or until almost doubled in bulk.