Thanksgiving bread for the family feast..

Thanks all. I t came out really good. I have some leftover that i'm gonna slice up for French toast this morning..

SmokinHusker said:

Oh I'll bet your house smelled wonderful! Fresh homemade bread...mmmm. Do you have recipes? 

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This is my dad's old book. I pretty much follow the basic directions with a few modifications.

I start by mixing 1 pkg. Active Dry Yeast with 1/4 cup warm water and 1 tsp. of the sugar. Let that proof while preparing the rest. 

I then mix 1C of simmering water with 1C of evaporated milk. This is easier than scalding milk. The resulting temp is just about right.

For the egg braids, I just whisk two eggs to combine, and while constantly whisking, add the melted butter, 1C of the milk mixture, 5 tsp sugar and 2tsp. Ksalt, then remaining milk mixture. By now the yeast is proofed and foaming, gently combine that into the liquid.

I start with 2 C AP flour in the mixer and slowly add the liquid, then more flour, more liquid, etc. until all liquid is in and dough breaks from bottom of mixer and the dough hook begins to separate from the dough. Turn out onto a floured table and knead in additional flour until a smooth texture is achieved. Place into greased bowl and cover with a towel while rising. You can lightly brush the dough with evoo to keep it from crusting.

Divide doug into halves then again into thirds. Form dough into three ropes then braid on a cookie sheet. Allow to rise for 45 minutes, brush with a little egg yolk and top with sesame seed. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees.

For the loaves, I omit the egg in the dough mixture,,,

Divide dough into halves, form loaves and place in pans. Allow about 45 minutes to rise in pans, brush with the egg whites not used on the braids, bake for 30 -35 minutes at 375 degrees. Decrease baking time if using glass pans..

Thanks all.. 

I sliced some up today and made french toast for breakfast, then, along with some of the roast beef I did a week ago, I made some kick a$$ roast beef grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. There's just something about home made that makes it all worth while..