Braided Italian Bread - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water (120-130°F)
• 1/4 teaspoon Platinum Yeast
• 2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast (remainder of the packet)
• 2/3 cup warm water (120-130°F)
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup sesame seeds