Giant Sesame Seed Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. hot water
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
7 1/2 to 8 c. all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
sesame seed

Preparation

Combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine 2 cups hot water, oil, butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl; stir until butter melts.
Cool to lukewarm.
Stir in yeast mixture and 2 eggs.
Gradually add 3 cups flour, beating well.
Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.