Cute Braided Bread Recipe

Name: Cute Braided Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Bread (strong) flour; 25 grams Unsalted butter; 20 grams Sugar; 4 grams Salt; 3 grams Dry yeast; 115 ml Milk; 20 grams Egg; 10 pieces. Dried cranberries (or raisins); 1 Sliced almond; 1 Granulated sugar; 1 unused egg from the dough Egg (for glazing)

Servings: persons

1
Place all the ingredients marked into your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2
Set on dough cycle and let it do its job until the first rising.
3
When step 1 is done, divide the dough into 6, roll them into balls, cover them with damp cloth and let them rest for 10 minutes.
4
Roll out the step 2 into 20 cm long oval shapes, and fold both ends in.
5
Fold it one more time lengthwise and tightly close the seam.
6
Roll the dough in one direction, creating 30 cm long rope shapes.
7
Make the middle part fatter and the end parts skinnier.
8
Start braiding from the center of the dough.
9
Once half of the dough is braided, pinch the end closed.
10
Flip the dough and restart braiding the same way.
11
Close the end the same way as well.
12
It will look something like this.
13
Make two braids.
14
I shaped one of the braids into a crescent.
15
Spray a small amount of water onto the dough and inside the oven, and allow the dough to rise again in a 40C oven for about 30 minutes.
16
When the dough size has risen about 1.5-2 times its original size, glaze the dough with the remaining egg, sprinkle granulated sugar and press cranberries and almond slices lightly onto the top.
17
Bake 15-17 minutes in a 180C oven.
18
Let them cool on a wire rack.
19
They're so cute and make a great gift.
20
They're so fluffy, chewy and delicious.

547

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 200 grams Bread (strong) flour, 25 grams Unsalted butter, 20 grams Sugar, 4 grams Salt, and more.

Yes, Cute 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cute Braided Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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