Everything Bread

By Stina

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter,
sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3
minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the
top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough
into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large
greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.