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Homemade Egg Bread

SUBMITTED BY: June Mullins

"'People rave about this tender, delicate bread every time I serve it,' conveys Livonia, Missouri's June Mullins."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter and 3-1/2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch down. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Divide into six portions. On a floured surface, shape each into a 14-in.-long rope. For each loaf, braid three ropes together on greased baking sheet; pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 to 60 minutes. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by ashleyk02
I made this bread for christmas dinner, my family was amazed (apparently they didnt think i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by erica
this recipe came to my rescue!!! i make this dough in my bread machine and i am serving a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by malleryhope
Very Very good! I braided the dough so it looked lovely and tasted WONDERFUL! So moist! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by elliebelly
Very easy to make (as far as bread goes :) and so delicious!! It looks great too! Just like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by EVELYN_AYERS
It was perfect.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2008 by PicklePie
Very good and pretty too! I was surprised at how easy this was. I always thought something... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by Kate Brien
this bread was pretty good, but not a big hit. it didn't taste very egg-y. also it took a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by Juneann
this bread is awesome. My friends were so happy when they tried it. I sold it at a school... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Rebecca
A fabulous bread to make. A bit long on the process but that makes it good. I put my bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by The curious cook
Great bread and easy to make. The flavor reminded me a bit of the German Pretzel Bread... MORE