Golden Sesame Braid Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar and oil; mix well. Stir in whole wheat flour; let stand until the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat eggs and water. Remove 2 tablespoons to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Add remaining egg mixture and salt to batter; mix until smooth. Add 4 cups all-purpose flour and beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into thirds., Shape each into a rope about 15 in. long. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch each end firmly and tuck under., Repeat, placing second braid on the same baking sheet. Brush braids with the reserved egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt.
• Allow to cool to lukewarm.
• Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water, stir to dissolve.
• Add yeast, 3 eggs and 2 cups of flour to milk mixture.
• Beat with mixer on medium until smooth, about 2 minutes, occasionally scraping the bowl. Alternatively beat by hand with spoon until batter is smooth.
• Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that leaves the sides of the bowl.
• Turn out on to floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Put dough in lightly greased bowl, turn to grease both sides.
• Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Divide dough into 6 equal pieces.
• Roll each into 12" (30cm) strips.
• Braid 3 strips together to form a loaf, continuing with remaining 3 strips for second loaf, place on separate greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Brush loaves with a glaze using 1 beaten egg and 1 tblsp of water.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.
• Remove from baking sheets; cooling on racks.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, salt, 3 eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each piece into a 12-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking pan; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat remaining egg and cold water; brush over braids. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.