This is a large, lovely egg bread, braided and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It's impressive on the buffet table at your next party.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Calories
117 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Proof yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Combine hot milk, sugar, butter, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl. Cool to 110 degrees.
Step 3
In small bowl, slightly beat 5 eggs, then add to cooled milk mixture. Add milk mixture to yeast mixture. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Slowly add remaining flour until it forms a stiff dough. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes (5 minutes with a bread hook). Place in a large glass or plastic bowl lightly greased. Turn dough over to grease both sides. Cover and let rise in a warm, dark place until doubled in volume, approximately 60 minutes.
Step 4
Punch down, cover, and let rise again until double, approximately 30 minutes.
Step 5
Punch again, and form into three parts. Form each part into a 20-inch roll. Braid rolls on a large, greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Step 6
Lightly beat remaining egg and brush loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for about 55 minutes until nicely browned. May be made into two regular sized loaves. Reduce baking time slightly.
