3 c. hot water
3 T. butter, melted
3 T. sugar
4 tsp. salt
3 T. yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
12 c. flour
Combine hot water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir to dissolve sugar and melt butter. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add to other mixture. Blend in 6 cups flour. Beat until well-blended. Add remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Knead until satiny. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Divide into 6 balls and let rise 10 minutes. Shape into French loaves. Score with sharp knife. Place on canned milk or regular milk. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Cover; let rise 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 400ยบ for 25 minutes.
Notes: I have brushed with butter and sprinkled with garlic salt before braiding, raising, and baking. I have also brushed tops with a beaten egg for shine. Makes LOTS of dough, divide into thirds for best size.
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