Braided Egg Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Egg Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon water; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Servings: persons

3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1
In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients along with eggs. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a lightly 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 1-1/2 hours.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Set a third of the dough aside. Divide remaining dough into 3 pieces. Shape each into a 13-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
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and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
5
Divide reserved dough into 3 equal pieces; shape each into a 14-in. rope. Braid ropes. Center 14-in. braid on top of the shorter braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cover with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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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: 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 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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