Italian Sesame Seed Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. sesame seed
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 1/4 c. bread flour
1 tsp. salt
olive oil to brush on top of loaf
extra sesame seed for topping

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add sugar; set aside 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add salt, oil and 3 tablespoons sesame seed. Stir in flour slowly until a stiff dough forms.
Turn on lightly floured board.
Knead 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and satiny. Cut into 4 pieces.
Shape or cut each piece into 3 parts about 30-inches long.
Braid.
Place braid in tight coil on greased baking sheet.
Let rise until doubled.