Armenian version of our sour-dough bread, made with yoghurt.

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup warm water • 2 cakes yeast • 2 cups mahdzoon (plain yogurt) at room temperature • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 cup liquid margarine or melted butter which has been cooled • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 egg • 1/2 cup sesame seeds Method: • Dissolve the yeast, sugar and salt in the warm water and then add the mahdzoon and mix well. • Beat the butter, baking soda and baking powder together and add to the mahdzoon mixture. Stir in the flour and knead for about 5-6 minutes. • Cover the dough and let rest for 10 minutes. • Make a small ball and roll out with your hands to a 1/8" cylinder about 3/4" in diameter. Braid this by crossing one end over the other 3 times. Repeat until all the dough has been used. • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes. Wash with an egg wash made by beating 1 egg in 1/3 cup of water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 350 °F oven. • Makes 3-4 dozen, depending on size of braids.

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