Sesame wheat braids

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 packs Active dry yeast -- 1/4 oz
Each
2¼ cup Warm water
⅓ cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 cup Whole wheat flour
2 eaches Eggs
1 tablespoon Water
1 tablespoon Salt
5 cups All-purpose flour -- or 6
cup Flour
2 teaspoons Sesame seeds

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar and oil; mix well. Stir in whole wheat flour; let stand until the mixture bubbles, about 5 min. IN small bowl beat eggs and water. Remove 2 tablespoons to a cup or small bowl; coverand refrigerate. Add remaining egg mixture and salt to batter; mix until smooth. Add 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 min. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 20 min. Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into thirds. Shape each into a rope about 15 in. long. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under.

Brush with the reserved egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Repeat placing second braid on the same baking sheet. Let rise until doubled. about 15-20 min. Bake at 350 deg. for 20-25 min. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves.

Recipe By : Country Woman

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