Sesame Wheat Braids

Name: Sesame Wheat Braids
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 pieces each)
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 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nancy Montgomery

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Updated on Jan. 21, 2022

When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking every day! I was thrilled when the judges at our county fair gave these braids both a blue ribbon and a best of show award! —Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio

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Yield:2 loaves (16 pieces each)

Prep:30 min

Cook:20 min

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.
3
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 3 portions.
4
Shape each portion into a rope about 15 in. long. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch each end firmly and tuck under.
5
Repeat, placing second braid on the same baking sheet. Brush braids with the reserved egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let braids rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.