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Ingredients:
- 500 grams of all-purpose flour (about 4 cups)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 300 ml warm milk (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 50 grams unsalted butter, melted (about 3 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 large egg
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Mix the warm milk, melted butter, and egg together in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Second Rise:
- Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
- Divide the dough into four equal parts and roll each into a long log.
- Place the logs side by side in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until puffy.
- Bake the Bread:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy your homemade bread fresh out of the oven, or store it wrapped in a cloth to maintain its softness. This bread pairs wonderfully with various spreads, or it can be used to make delicious sandwiches