Country Bread

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 eggs
• 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, ginger, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. 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 six pieces. Shape each into a 12-in. rope. Braid three ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, ground ginger, eggs, flour, sesame seeds

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