Best Golden Braided Sesame Bread Recipes

SESAME WHEAT BRAIDS

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When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much I was baking every day. I was thrilled when the judges at our county fair gave these braids a blue ribbon and best of show award! -Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN SESAME BREAD

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Crunchy and redolent of toasted sesame, this loaf is a great accompaniment to your favorite Italian feast. From King Arthur. Adding 1 tablespoon King Arthur Easy-Roll Dough Improver is optional, but helpful.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 14 inch braid

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or 3 3/4 cups european-style artisan bread flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup water (plus 2 - 4 tablespoons water)
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 3 tablespoons whole flax seeds, golden preferred
1 beaten egg white

Steps:

Mix and knead all of the dough ingredients by hand, mixer, bread machine or food processor until you've made a smooth, elastic dough. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turn to coat, cover, and allow it to rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Gently deflate the dough, and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-inch log, tapering the ends slightly. Place the logs on a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Braid them loosely; pinch the ends together, and tuck them under.
Brush some of the beaten egg white over the braid; reserving the remainder. Cover the braid and allow it to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until it's almost doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 400° degrees. Brush the braid again with some of the remaining egg white and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake the braid for 20 to 25 minutes, until it's golden brown. (Tent it lightly with aluminum foil after 15 minutes, if it appears to be browning too quickly.).
Remove the braid from the oven, and cool it on a wire rack.

BRAIDED SESAME SEED BREAD

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This is the first bread I ever made when I was a kid. I consider it fail-proof, and it's very good. Preparation time doesn't include rising time.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups hot milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup butter
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs
6 1/2 cups flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

Into hot milk, stir sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup butter.
Cool to lukewarm.
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in bowl.
Stir to dissolve.
Stir in lukewarm milk mixture.
Add 2 eggs and 3 cups flour and beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
With a wooden spoon gradually beat in 3 1/2 cups flour and mix with hand until dough is stiff enough to leave the side of the bowl.
Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic.
Place dough in lightly greased large bowl.
Turn dough over to bring up greased side.
Cover with towel and let rise for 1 1/2 hours in warm place.
Divide dough in half and cut each half into thirds.
Roll each third into 26" long strips.
Braid three strips and pinch ends together.
On a large greased cookie sheet, form braid into a ring (6 inches in diameter).
Mix egg with 2 tablespoons water and brush top.
Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Let rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375.
Brush with rest of egg mixture and put sesame or poppy seeds on top.
Bake 45 minutes or until golden brown.