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Sesame Wheat Braids Recipe

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Meet the Cook: 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 both a blue ribbon and best of show award! -Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio

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Sesame Wheat Braids Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 32 Servings

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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 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

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, about 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 three ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch each end firmly and tuck under.
Brush with the reserved egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat, placing second braid on the same baking sheet. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 102 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 226 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sesame Wheat Braids in Country Woman July/August 1995, p29

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Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by tmcook

Used no white flour only Wheat, Used 1/2 cup less Flour and 1/3 cup more oil.

Turned out great.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by avanderipe

I also clipped this recipe from CW, July 1995. The card is so tattered and stained, I thought I better reprint it. I make this at least 3 times a month and its turned out everytime. My daughter got a grand champion ribbon at our county fair using this recipe, as did her friend in another county. Be sure to toast some for breakfast, too!

Reviewed on May. 23, 2010 by Bluestocking

I've made this recipe twice already, and will definitely be making it again. It's so easy and so good.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2010 by kshea

Excellent, tender braid. I make it all the time.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2008 by Madge 6

I added a little more oil, I think that it makes a softer bread. My family loved it.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2008 by 10fttall

I ripped this from my mother's July 1995 CW magazine, and use it often. Thanks for a great bread recipe. Everyone loves it!! I'm a guy, but do most of the baking and cooking when I am allowed to do so, so there!