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Choereg (armenian Easter Bread) Recipe

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Ingredients

1 c unsalted butter
2 (.25 oz) envelopes active dry yeast
1 c whole milk
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1/2 c lukewarm water
2 tsps white sugar
6 c all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 egg, beaten
5 eggs
1 c margarine
1 1/2 tsps salt
1 1/2 tbsps ground mahleb
1 c white sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

Step #1 In a saucepan over med-heat/flame, mix the milk, butter & margarine.
Step #2 Heat until butter & margarine are melted, but do not let it boil.
Step #3 Stir in 1 c of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
Step #4 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve 2 tsps of sugar in warm water.
Step #5 Sprinkle top the yeast over the surface, & let this stand until frothy, about 10 mins.
Step #6 Crack the eggs into a large bowl, & stir a little to break up the yolks.
Step #7 Slowly pour in the heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs & not cook them.
Step #8 Add the yeast mixture, & stir just until mixed.
Step #9 In a large bowl, mix the flour, mahleb, baking powder, & salt.
Step #10 Make a well in the center, & pour in the wet mixture.
Step #11 Stir until it forms a sticky dough.
Step #12 Pour onto a floured surface, & knead in extra flour as needed to make a more substantial dough.
Step #13 Knead for about 10 mins.
Step #14 Place in an oiled bowl, & set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hrs, or until doubled in size.
Step #15 When the dough has doubled, punch down again, & let rise until doubled.
Step #16 It will only take about half as long this time.
Step #17 Separate the dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds.
Step #18 Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long.
Step #19 Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, & tucking them under for a better presentation.
Step #20 Place the loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Step #21 Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart.
Step #22 Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf carefully.
Step #23 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step #24 Brush the loaves with beaten egg, & sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step #25 Bake for 25 mins in the preheated oven, or until nicely golden brown all over.
Step #26 .
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