Evi's amazing tsourekia

Heat the first four ingredients in a pot, until the sugar melts. 

Lower the heat a bit and add the vegetable oil. 

Dissolve the yeast in the 3 cans of water (warm not hot) using a large bowl and then add the pot's mixture into it. 

Add the rest of the ingredients and then, gradually add the flour. 

Knead and let the mixture rest covered in a warm place for at least 2 hours so that it rises. 

Shape the tsourekia, brush them with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like. 

Bake in a preheated oven using the radiant elements at 180 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.