Picnic Basket Bread Recipe

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   In mixer bowl dissolve yeast in 1 c. hot water (105 to 115 degrees).

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   Add in 1 c. of flour, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.

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   Beat on low 30 seconds; scrape bowl constantly.

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   Beat on high 3 min.

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   Stir in as much of remaining flour as you can.

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   Turn out onto lightly floured surface.

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   Knead in sufficient of remaining four to make moderately soft dough which is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 min).

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   Cover; set aside.

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   For filling: Combine next 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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    On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 16x10 inch rectangle.

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    Spread filling lengthwise down center third of dough.

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    Bring long edges together over filling; seal.

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    Seal ends.

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    Place, seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheet.

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    Brush with mix of egg white and 1 tbsp.

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    water.

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    Sprinkle with sesame seed.

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    Bake in 375 degree oven 40 min or possibly till loaf sounds hollow when tapped, if needed, cover with foil last 10 min to prevent overbrowning.

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    Serve hot or possibly chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.