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Sweet Sesame Bread

By: Kristi Parker

"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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, milk powder, salt, aniseed, eggs 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. 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 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.