Thanksgiving Sesame Seed White Bread

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   In medium bowl, mix water and yeast.

3. Step 3

   Add sugar, butter, and salt and stir to combine.

4. Step 4

   Add 3 cups of bread flour and mix well. Slowly add in remaining flour, enough flour to make a dough that follows the spoon around the bowl.

5. Step 5

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes, adding more flour as needed until the dough is soft and smooth to the touch.

6. Step 6

   Place dough in large greased bowl. Turn dough over in bowl so that the top is also lightly greased.

7. Step 7

   Cover with clean cloth and let rise in warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

8. Step 8

   Punch down dough .

9. Step 9

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead for 8 minutes or until the bubbles are out of the bread.

10. Step 10

    Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each half into a loaf of bread. Set loaves into greased 8 x 4-inch bread pans.

11. Step 11

    Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

12. Step 12

    Brush loaves with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

13. Step 13

    Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.

14. Step 14

    Remove loaves from sheet and let cool on rack.

15. Step 15

    Serve and enjoy!