Sesame Egg Braids - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 envelopes active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. softened butter
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
7 to 7 1/2 c. presifted flour
cooking oil or soft shortening
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. sesame seed

Preparation

Put warm water in large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle in yeast.
Stir until thoroughly dissolved.
Add milk, sugar, butter, salt and eggs.
Beat in about 4 cups flour.
Then work in enough remaining flour to make dough that is easy to handle.
Turn onto lightly floured board.
Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place in greased bowl.
Brush top with oil or shortening. Cover with damp cloth; let rise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down; cover; let rise again for about 30 minutes, or until almost doubled in bulk.