Best Bread EVER!

Nancy’s Delicious Wheat Bread

3 packages yeast

2 ¼ cup warm water

1/3 cup sugar

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 eggs

1 Tablespoon water

1 tablespoon salt

5 to 6 cups bread flour

2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Dissolve yeast in water, add sugar and oil, and stir in

whole wheat flour, let stand until it bubbles.

Beat eggs and water. Remove 2 Tablespoon of egg

mixture put in a cup and refrigerate. Add the rest and

salt to the batter. Mix until smooth. Add 4 cups of

bread flour and beat until smooth add more to form a

soft dough. Knead 6 to 8 minutes. Let rise until doubled.

Punch down and divide into half. Divide each half into

thirds and shape each into a 15 inch rope. Place on a

greased baking sheet. Braid the ropes and

pinch end firmly and tuck under. Brush with remaining egg mixture and

Sprinkle with (sesame seeds optional)

Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes

Cool on wire rack. This makes two loaves.

Nancy this is the best ever, I loved it.

A little bird feeded on Nancy's family room
window, and a bird decided to make a nest
in the feeder.