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Sweet Sesame Bread

Aniseed gives this festive Greek bread its unusual yet pleasing flavor. Everyone in the family runs to the kitchen for a fresh-from-the-oven slice.

12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar,
eggs, milk powder, salt, aniseed and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed
for 3 minutes. Stir in 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.

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Sweet Sesame Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into
thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tick under. Cover and
let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Beat egg and milk; brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame seeds,
almonds and sugar. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or
at room temperature. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 196 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 165 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.