Take warm water in a bowl. Add a tsp of sugar in it. Sprinkle over the yeast and set aside for 5 mins to activate.

Take eggs in the bowl of the stand mixer.

Add sugar and mix till sugar is combined.

Add in yeast mixture, oil and mix well.

Add in 4 cups of flour, salt and place the bowl in the mixer. Let it knead till flour is combined.

If the dough feels sticky, add more flour and turn on the mixer and knead for 8 to 10 mins.

Now remove the dough and make it smooth. Place it back into the bowl and let it rest covered for 1 hour till it is doubled in size.

Once the dough is risen, punch out the air and cover with a plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the fridge overnight.

Next day remove the dough from fridge. Divide it into 6 equal portions.

Roll each portion into a long rope.

Stick 6 strands together in the top end and start plaiting.

Refer my images and video given to learn how to plait.

Once it is braided. Place the loaf in a parchment lined baking pan. Let it rise for 30 to 45 mins.

Now brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 40 mins.

Remove the loaf from oven, let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Once cooled slice and serve.