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Melt yeast in warm water.
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Set aside.
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Bring milk to boil.
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Add sugar, butter and salt.
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Allow milk to cool slightly.
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Put flour in a large bowl leaving about a tablespoon of it in the measuring cup for hands and make a hole in the center.
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Pour liquid into it.
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Add yeast and egg.
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Start mixing with spoon or paddle, pushing flour from all sides into center.
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Dough will be sticky until flour is absorbed.
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Begin kneading dough in the bowl and then transfer it to a lightly floured board.
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Continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic, about 20 minutes.
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Place dough in a greased bowl.
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Cover with towel dampened with hot water.
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Set aside in a warm place to rise until bulk has doubled, about 4 hours.
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Punch down in the middle.
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Knead for a few minutes and shape into a round loaf or into individual rolls (see below).
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Using fingers, rub top with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Place in greased baking pans.
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Let rise once more, uncovered, in a warm place, approximately 1 hour.
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Bake in preheated oven at 375F (190C) F for 45 minutes.
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Remove from oven; allow to cool 10 minutes before removing bread from pan.
