Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon dry yeast
1 ½ cup warm water
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten well
4 ½ to 5 cups flour
1 egg yolk, beaten well
¼ teaspoon water Sesame seeds

Place yeast and water in a large bowl. Stir slightly to dissolve. Add sugar, oil, salt beaten eggs, and 2 ½ cups flour. Beat well. Add enough remaining flour to make soft dough and knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size. Punch down dough and divide into 3 pieces.

Roll each piece into a long rope. Braid three of the ropes together. Place on a greased cookie sheet.

Mix egg yolk with ¼ tsp water and brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

Bake in a 14’ Dutch Oven with 11 coals on the bottom and 16 coals on top for 30 to 35 minutes or until bread reaches an internal temp of 190 degrees and golden brown. I would suggest doing in an oval Dutch oven, made by Camp Chef for Cabellas, they are the BEST for braided breads!!!