Sweet Sesame Bread

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
• 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, milk powder, salt, aniseed and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
4. ; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tick under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Beat egg and milk; brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, almonds and sugar. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-sesame-bread/ (may not work)