Braided Sesame Seed Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Sesame Seed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups hot milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 5 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 eggs; 6 1/2 cups flour; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups hot milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup butter
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs
6 1/2 cups flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

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["Into hot milk, stir sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup butter.", "Cool to lukewarm.", "Sprinkle yeast over warm water in bowl.", "Stir to dissolve.", "Stir in lukewarm milk mixture.", "Add 2 eggs and 3 cups flour and beat at high speed for 2 minutes.", "With a wooden spoon gradually beat in 3 1/2 cups flour and mix with hand until dough is stiff enough to leave the side of the bowl.", "Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic.", "Place dough in lightly greased large bowl.", "Turn dough over to bring up greased side.", "Cover with towel and let rise for 1 1/2 hours in warm place.", "Divide dough in half and cut each half into thirds.", "Roll each third into 26"" long strips.", "Braid three strips and pinch ends together.", "On a large greased cookie sheet, form braid into a ring (6 inches in diameter).", "Mix egg with 2 tablespoons water and brush top.", "Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.", "Let rise 1 hour.", "Preheat oven to 375.", "Brush with rest of egg mixture and put sesame or poppy seeds on top.", "Bake 45 minutes or until golden brown."]

1218

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups hot milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Braided Sesame Seed Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Braided Sesame Seed Bread

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