BRAIDED EGG BREAD

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This makes a very large and impressive loaf. I have used it for large parties.

Provided by Marilou Hitt

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Egg     Challah Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups hot milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup water
5 eggs
11 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Proof yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine hot milk, sugar, butter, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl. Cool to 110 degrees.
  • In small bowl, slightly beat 5 eggs, then add to cooled milk mixture. Add milk mixture to yeast mixture. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Slowly add remaining flour until it forms a stiff dough. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes (5 minutes with a bread hook). Place in a large glass or plastic bowl lightly greased. Turn dough over to grease both sides. Cover and let rise in a warm, dark place until doubled in volume, approximately 60 minutes.
  • Punch down, cover, and let rise again until double, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Punch again, and form into three parts. Form each part into a 20-inch roll. Braid rolls on a large, greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Lightly beat remaining egg and brush loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for about 55 minutes until nicely browned. May be made into two regular sized loaves. Reduce baking time slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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