2 yeast cakes
3/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. maleb (Armenian spice)
1 1/2 lb. flour (about)
2 tsp. baking powder
sesame seed

Dissolve yeast in warm water with the 2 tablespoons sugar. Add butter to milk; warm until butter is melted. Cool; add to eggs. Add yeast mixture and salt. Add flour with 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Mix well; then knead like bread. Let rise until double in size. Roll out, braid and let rise 2 hours. Brush top with egg and sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake in 350° oven until golden brown.

When adding flour, use enough to make a soft dough.