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Soft Homemade Braided Bread with Honey and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients
    For the Dough:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 10 grams dry yeast
  • 230 milliliters lukewarm milk
  • 600 grams all-purpose flour (total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 50 grams unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the bowl)
    • For Brushing & Topping:
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture (Starter):
    1. In a bowl, mix together:
      • 2 eggs
      • 1 tablespoon honey
      • 10 g dry yeast
      • 230 ml lukewarm milk
      • 4 tablespoons of flour (from the total amount)
    2. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly risen.
  2. Make the Dough:
    1. Add the remaining flour (from the 600 g total) and the teaspoon of salt to the starter.
    2. Mix and knead by hand until the dough starts to come together.
    3. Add 50 g of softened butter and knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    4. Grease a large bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Shape the Bread:
    1. Once risen, divide the dough into 14 equal pieces — enough to make 3 braided loaves (4 strands each, plus 2 extra balls).
    2. Roll each piece into a rectangular shape using a rolling pin, then roll it up tightly into a log.
    3. Seal the ends of each log and lightly roll to elongate.
    4. Take 4 logs and braid them together. Seal the ends well.
  4. Final Proof & Bake:
    1. Place each braided loaf in a parchment-lined baking tray.
    2. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
    3. In a small bowl, mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush over the loaves.
    4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
    5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
    Best served warm with butter or jam. This fluffy, slightly sweet bread is perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal.
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