Italian Herb Braid

By MarylandMomof3 on October 04, 2012

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Ingredients

    1. 2 3/4-3 1/4 cups bread flour
    2. 2 tablespoons sugar
    3. 1/4 ounce fast rise yeast
    4. 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    5. 1/2 teaspoon thyme
    6. 1 teaspoon salt
    7. 3/4 cup water
    8. 3 tablespoons butter
    9. 1/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/4 C flour, sugar, yeast, oregano, thyme and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine water, butter and milk.
  3. Microwave until 130 degrees f. Gradually add to dry ingredients.
  4. Beat 2 minutes at medium, then 2 minutes on high.
  5. With spoon, stir in enough flour to make soft elastic dough. Knead in adequate flour so that the dough is not sticky. (About 4 minutes.)
  6. Divide dough into thirds and roll each into a 24" rope.
  7. Braid three ropes and tuck ends under.
  8. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Place on greased baking sheet over a shallow pan half full of boiling water. Cover and let rise 25 minutes.
  10. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  11. Cool on rack.
 
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