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1. Mix warm water and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes. (In stand mixing
bowl)
2.Mix, sugar, oil, and salt into yeast.
3. Mix in 5 eggs; one at a time.
4. Add flour in 1 cup increments; mixing between additions.
5. Place dough in large oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
6. Let rise in warm place for 1-1/2 hours (until doubled in size)
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7. Punch dough on floured surface.
---- CHOICE TO BE MADE ------ SECOND RISE ------
8. Allow to rise for second time in oiled covered bowl for 1 - 1/2
hours OR Rise in covered bowl OVERNIGHT in fridge.
NOTE- Overnight rise gives a richer end product, but both are
good.
9. After rise, turn dough our on to floured surface and cut into 2
equal halves (one for each loaf).
10. Cut each half into 12 equal pieces.
11. Roll each piece of dough into a long rope (12 - 14 inches)
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12. Pinch the six strands together and do a six strand braid.
HOW TO BRAID- https-//vimeo.com/33051665
----- DECISION ---- you may freeze the bread here, or go on to bake
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13. Let rise 1-1/2 hours until loaf has doubled in size again
14. Beat egg with 1 tsp water and coat each loaf with egg wash.
15. Bake 375 for 20 minutes. Egg wash again. Turn around. Bake
another 10-20 minutes (depending on your oven).
16. Let cool 15 minutes before cutting.
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Amazing french toast in morning. Great for sandwiches, etc
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Originally Submitted
2/17/2018
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