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Ingredients
- Optional:
- 1 package yeast (equals 2 1/4 tsp yeast)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten or 3-4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 -5 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbs water
- sesame or poppy seeds
- raisins (Plump in OJ for a few minutes & drain)
- 1 cup sugar mixed with 1 tbs cinnamon
- softened butter
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in water
Stir in salt, sugar, oil, eggs
Gradually beat in about 4 1/2 ups flour to make stiff dough
Knead til satiny
Let rest in greased bowl til doubled (about 1 1/2 hours)
Knead & let rest a few mins
Divide dough in half; braid 1/2 to make plain loaf
Roll other half into rectangle, spread with softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar & raisins for raisin loaf
Cover & let rest til almost doubled (about 1 hour)
Brush with egg yolk mixture, sprinkle with seeds
Bake at 350' for 30-35 mins til golden & sounds hollow when tapped