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Vienna Bread Recipe

"Bruce J. Edwards" <bjedward@bellatlantic.net>
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:11:56 -0500
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1-1/2 tbs yeast
1 tbs sugar
1 c warm water
1 c warm milk
2 c flour
1 tbs salt
3 tbs melted unsalted butter
3-4 c flour

Mix first 5 ingredients and beat till smooth.  Cover with plastic wrap and 
let rise 1 hr.  Add salt, butter and 1 c flour to sponge.  Beat in 
remaining flour 1/2 c at a time till soft dough forms.  Turn out onto 
floured surface; knead 3-5 min.  Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise 
2 hr.  Divide dough into thirds.  Form into fat ovals, pinching ends to 
points.  Place on greased pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise 1 
hr. till double.  Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tbs water, brush onto 
loaves.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Slash each loaf 3 times.  Bake 10 min 
@ 425F, then lower temp to 375F and bake 25-30 min longer.