Hefezopf Friedas Bread Recipe

Name: Hefezopf Friedas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g butter or 2/3 cup butter; 500 ml milk, scalded or 2 2/3 cups milk; 100 g sugar or 2/3 cup sugar; 2 g yeast or (21 g) packages yeast; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 eggs; 1 kg bread flour or 7 cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons sugar crystals; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1
Add butter to scalded milk; add sugar; add yeast; beat together.
2
Add juice of lemon and eggs; beat again.
3
Add bread flour and salt; knead until smooth.
4
Put in buttered bowl; cover with damp cloth; let rise until double; punch down.
5
On floured board, knead dough again.
6
Now forming comes; one can twist the loaf from 3 strands or divide in half.
7
Start in middle and braid out to both ends; braid tight.
8
Lay it on a greased baking sheet.
9
Cover with damp towel.
10
Beat egg; brush loaf.
11
Let rise again.
12
Sprinkle with kosher salt, big sugar crystals, and flaked almonds.
13
Let rise while oven preheats.
14
Bake at about 45 minutes baking; if getting too brown lower heat to 350.
15
These are European baking temperatures so test the bread at 20 minutes.

1531

kcal

Calories

Fat

224

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 150 g butter or 2/3 cup butter, 500 ml milk, scalded or 2 2/3 cups milk, 100 g sugar or 2/3 cup sugar, 2 g yeast or (21 g) packages yeast, and more.

Yes, Hefezopf Friedas 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!

Hefezopf Friedas Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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