Braided Bread-Russia(Kolach) Recipe

Name: Braided Bread-Russia(Kolach)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. sugar; 1 cup lukewarm water; 2 packages dry yeast; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 2 cups milk warmed to 110 F; 2 large eggs; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. oil or melted butter; 8 cups of unbleached flour; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. of water for glazing; 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds, optional

Servings: persons

1 tsp. sugar
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages dry yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 cups milk warmed to 110 F
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil or melted butter
8 cups of unbleached flour
1 large egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. of water for glazing
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds, optional

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Dissolve 1 tsp. sugar in the water and sprinkle the yeast over it. Add 1 Tbsp. of sugar, stir and let stand for 10 minutes. Combine the yeast with the milk, lightly beaten eggs, salt 2 Tbsp. of sugar, oil, and 2 cups of sifted flour. Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until light and bubbly, about 1 hour. Mix in enough flour to make a light but slightly sticky dough, then knead in bowl until smooth and elastic. Now form dough into a bowl and very lightly oil dough enough to cover the whole dough ball. Cover bowl of dough with a warm damp dish towel, lightly damp only. Let rise in warm place until it doubles in size. Punch down and allow dough to rise again slightly.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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: 1 tsp. sugar, 1 cup lukewarm water, 2 packages dry yeast, 3 Tbsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Braided Bread-Russia(Kolach) 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-Russia(Kolach)

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