EVERYTHING BREAD

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I love to make bread from scratch and this has become one of our tried-and-true favorites to serve with any meal, casual or formal. -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (25 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Combine salt, onion and seeds; sprinkle over bread. Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.