| Prep time: | 30 Min |
| Cook time: | 55 Min |
| Ready in: | 3 Hrs 25 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 1 large loaf |
INGREDIENTS
* 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
* 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
* 2 cups hot milk
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup butter
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 cup water
* 5 eggs
* 11 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
* 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.
