Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water,2 packages active dry yeast,2 tablespoons butter (shortening),1 tablespoon sugar,1 tablespoon olive oil,2 teaspoons salt,4 1/2 cups bread flour,1 egg, beaten,1/2 cup sesame seeds
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, butter, sugar, olive oil and salt.
- Let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Place 2 1/2 cups of the flour in a large mixing bowl and add the above liquid mixture to the flour, beating on low until thoroughly blended.
- Add as much of the remaining flour as necessary to make a nice bread dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 6 8 minutes.
- Shape into a ball, place into a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and divide into six equal size pieces. Cover and let the pieces rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll each of the pieces into a 12 long rope. Use 3 ropes per loaf of bread, braid and secure the ends.
- Place the braided loaf onto a greased baking sheet, cover and let rest 1/2 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Uncover the bread and brush with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool and ENJOY!
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