Sesame Onion Braid

Name: Sesame Onion Braid
Ingredients: 6-1/2 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/4 cups water, divided; 2 large eggs; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon cold water; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon diced onion; 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

18 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6-1/2 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup sour cream
1-1/4 cups water, divided
2 large eggs
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cold water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon diced onion
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the sour cream, and 1/4 cup water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 2 eggs, soup mix, butter, baking soda. remaining warm water and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough 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 portions. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased
4

; braid. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under. Repeat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Beat egg and cold water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
6

In large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until garlic is tender.
7

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, onion mixture, parsley and remaining butter until creamy. Serve with bread.