Ingredients
30 servings
- •1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- •1 cup margarine, melted
- •0.75 cup white sugar
- •3 egg, beaten
- •4.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •7.5 cups bread flour
- •1 egg, beaten
- •2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- •2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend together warm water, melted margarine, sugar, and 3 beaten eggs.
- In a large bowl, mix together yeast, salt, and 7 cups of flour. Gradually stir in liquid ingredients, and mix until dough holds together.
- Knead dough on a floured surface with remaining flour until smooth.
- Split dough into 2 large pieces. Split 2 large pieces into 3 pieces each. Roll each third into a rope 3/4 inch thick and braid 3 strands together. Repeat. Place shaped dough onto greased cookie sheets. Brush dough with remaining beaten egg. Add poppy or sesame seeds, if desired. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Bake in a preheated 325-degree F (165-degrees C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Per 30 servings
- Calories: 91
- Carbohydrate: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 5g