Taste Of Louisiana Spiced Bread Braid Recipe

Name: Taste Of Louisiana Spiced Bread Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup ricotta cheese; 4 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons fast rising yeast; Glaze; 1 egg, mixed

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon paprika, smoked
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fast rising yeast
Glaze
1 egg, mixed

1
Place water, oil, paste and cheese in bread machine. Top with flour, place the spices and garlic in one corner, salt and sugar in separate corners. Make a hole in the center and place the yeast.
2
Set machine to dough cycle and press start.
3
Lightly spray baking pan.
4
When dough cycle has finished turn out on to a flour surface.
5
Divide into 3 pieces making a rope of each.
6
Place each next to each other. Start at center and braid to end and tuck ends under.
7
Turn dough around and braid the remaining ropes and tucks ends under.
8
Place the bread on the oiled pan cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes.
9
Meanwhile preheat oven to 400 degrees.
10
Remove wrap and glaze the bread with the egg.
11
Bake for 30 minutes.

675

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Taste Of Louisiana Spiced Bread Braid 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!

Taste Of Louisiana Spiced Bread Braid

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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