Braided Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 9 cups bread flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2-1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup honey; 4 eggs; Cornmeal; 2 teaspoons cold water; Sesame or poppy seeds

Servings: persons

8 to 9 cups bread flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
4 eggs
Cornmeal
2 teaspoons cold water
Sesame or poppy seeds

1
In a bowl, combine 5 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Heat water, butter and honey to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed. Separate one egg; refrigerate the egg white. Add egg yolk and remaining eggs to yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a rope about 18 in. long. Sprinkle two greased
4
with cornmeal; place three ropes on each
5
and braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
6
Beat cold water and reserved egg white; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Bake at 375u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 to 9 cups bread flour, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Braided Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Braided Bread

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