- 2 packs active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons [60 mL] lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons [45 g] sugar
- 1/2 cup [125 mL] cold water
- 4 tablespoons [60 mL] vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups [560 g] flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] sesame or poppy seeds
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- Preheat oven to 150°F [65°C]; place a pan filled with water onto the lower rack of the oven.
- Into a large bowl, mix together yeast, lukewarm water and sugar; set aside for 15 minutes.
- Pour in cold water and vegetable oil; salt and mix well.
- Mix in flour and 3/4th of beaten eggs, until smooth.
- Knead until smooth.
- Shape into a ball; arrange onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and let sit into preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, until dough doubled in bulk.
- Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
- Shape each part into a rope.
- Arrange ropes side by side; braid ropes.
- Arrange braid onto a greased cookie sheet; let sit into preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes more.
- Take braid and pan filled with water out of the oven; higher oven temperature to 375°F [190°C].
- Brush braid with remaining beaten eggs; sprinkle with sesame and/or poppy seeds.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, until golden browned.
- Serve.
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