Braided Egg Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Egg Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2 cups hot milk; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup water; 5 eggs; 11 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups hot milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water
5 eggs
11 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Proof yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl.
2
Combine hot milk, sugar, butter, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl. Cool to 110 degrees.
3
In small bowl, slightly beat 5 eggs, then add to cooled milk mixture. Add milk mixture to yeast mixture. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Slowly add remaining flour until it forms a stiff dough. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes (5 minutes with a bread hook). Place in a large glass or plastic bowl lightly greased. Turn dough over to grease both sides. Cover and let rise in a warm, dark place until doubled in volume, approximately 60 minutes.
4
Punch down, cover, and let rise again until double, approximately 30 minutes.
5
Punch again, and form into three parts. Form each part into a 20-inch roll. Braid rolls on a large, greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled.
6
Lightly beat remaining egg and brush loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for about 55 minutes until nicely browned. May be made into two regular sized loaves. Reduce baking time slightly.

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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: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 2 cups hot milk, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Braided Egg 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 Egg Bread

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