FIVE-TOPPING BREAD

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I love making bread, and you can't go wrong with this recipe. These tender, golden brown loaves have a great combination of seasonings on top that make them go well with pretty much any meal or sliced for sandwiches. -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (10 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, separated
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon each poppy seeds, sesame seeds and caraway seeds
1 teaspoon dried minced onion

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, egg yolk, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat 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. Shape into two round loaves. Place each on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Beat egg white and water; brush over loaves. , Combine the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, onion and remaining salt; sprinkle over loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.