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.

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