Thanksgiving Sesame Seed White Bread
A delicious homemade white bread, adorned with sesame seeds, makes an excellent starter any time of year.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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In a medium bowl, combine water and yeast.
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Mix in sugar, butter, and salt.
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Incorporate 3 cups of bread flour, then gradually add more until a dough forms.
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Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes until soft and smooth.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat, then cover.
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Allow dough to rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled.
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Punch down dough and knead again for 8 minutes to remove bubbles.
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Divide dough into two equal portions; shape into loaves and place in greased 8x4-inch pans.
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Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled.
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Brush loaves with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool baked loaves on a rack after removing from pans.