Author Notes
A recipe that has been handed down for generations. Enjoyed just as is, with some butter or as the perfect french toast bread. —KitchenThymes
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons of sugar
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2 tablespoons of flour
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5 teaspoons of yeast
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3/4 cups of warm water
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4 cups of flour
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1/2 cup of sugar
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1 1/2 cups of warm water
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2 tablespoons of kosher salt
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1/2 cup of vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons of sugar
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2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
Directions
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Put the 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 5 teaspoons of yeast and 3/4 cup of warm water into a tall tumbler. Place it in a warm spot, and its ready to use when its at the top of glass.
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Make the dough by mixing the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add in the yeast mixture and blend it well.
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Add in at least 3 cups of flour (probably more) and mix well.
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Knead the dough for 15-20 minutes.
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Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise 1 1/2 hours, or more if needed.
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Divide the dough into 3 parts for one loaf, 6 parts for two, or 9 parts for three and braid. Place the loaves on greased baking sheet and let them rise for at least 1 hour.
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Rub the loaves with the sweetened egg wash, and sprinkled with poppy seeds.
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Bake at 350? for 45 minutes.
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