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Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a dishpan or large mixing bowl.
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Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, butter, yeast, and water.
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Mix it all together with your fingers, adding more flour a little at a time, until the dough is easy to handle.
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Knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
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Shape into a ball.
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Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl.
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Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up.
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Cover and set in a warm spot for an hour or more, until the dough doubles in bulk.
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Punch down the risen dough and knead for a minute or so.
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Cover and set in a warm spot for an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk a second time.
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Butter two 9- or 10-inch round cake pans and set aside.
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After the second rising, punch down the dough and cut in half with a knife.
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Roll each half into a ball.
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On a floured board, roll out each ball into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
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Place in the prepared pans, brush the tops-with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Let rise another 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
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Place in a preheated 375F oven and bake about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
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Cool on a wire rack before serving.
