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In one small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water, put to the side to stand for 5-10 minutes.
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Mash bananas in other small bowl.
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In large bowl mix: oil, sugar, salt, and boiling water, stirring so it's all mostly dissolved.
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Add the cold water to the large bowl (the mix should be warmish now but not hot).
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Stir in yeast mix.
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Add bananas.
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Add flour, one cup at a time.
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Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead for 5-10 min, dough should be smooth, not too stiff or too runny.
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Lightly coat the large mixing bowl in oil, turn the dough in it to just coat it with oil, place a towel over the dough in the bowl and let it rise for about 1 hr, till double in volume.
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Punch dough down, turn out and knead again 2-3 minute Divide dough into 2 balls, divide each ball into 3 sections, roll each section into long ropes and make 2 braids.
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Preheat the oven to 350.
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Let the braids rise 45 minute Boil a little more water.
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Just before putting braids in the oven, brush them with boiling water, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or sea salt.
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Bake 30 minute You'll know they're done when you tap them on the bottom and they sound hollow.
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Let cool on a drying rack for 10 min before slicing.
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Enjoy!
