Sweet Sesame Bread

Name: Sweet Sesame Bread
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons sugar

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, milk powder, salt, aniseed and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. 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 thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
4

; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tick under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5

Beat egg and milk; brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, almonds and sugar. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.