Braided Bread (Chlieb Vrkoc) Recipe

Name: Braided Bread (Chlieb Vrkoc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup scalded milk; 14 ounce active dry yeast (never use fast rising); 2 teaspoons sugar; 5 ounces evaporated milk; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 6 cups flour; 2 egg yolks, beaten; ¾ tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 cup scalded milk
14 ounce active dry yeast (never use fast rising)
2 teaspoons sugar
5 ounces evaporated milk
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 cups flour
2 egg yolks, beaten
¾ tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk.
2
Combine evaporated milk, water, and butter.
3
Sift flour into a deep bowl.
4
Add yeast mixture to flour, then add evaporated milk mixture.
5
Finally add beaten egg yolks and salt.
6
Knead very well.
7
Cover and set in a warm, draft-free place for 2 hours.
8
Divide into two balls.
9
Roll one out on a floured board into a rectangle and divide into three parts, then do the same with the other ball.
10
Let sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
11
Braid three parts into a loaf (center goes over outer part, alternating).
12
Do the same with the other loaf.
13
Allow to rise 1 hour in a warm place.
14
Brush both loaves with melted butter.
15
Bake for 10 minutes at 350, then for 1 hour at 375 (internal temp should read 190).

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup scalded milk, 14 ounce active dry yeast (never use fast rising), 2 teaspoons sugar, 5 ounces evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Braided Bread (Chlieb Vrkoc) 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 (Chlieb Vrkoc)

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