Uli'S Hefezopf (Yeast Braid) Recipe

Name: Uli'S Hefezopf (Yeast Braid)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 100 g yeast; 250 g softened butter; 180 g sugar; 350 ml milk; 3 eggs; dried cranberries or raisins; 1 egg yolk; slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1
Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. In the well, place yeast and 1 teaspoons sugar. Pour in a little lukewarm milk and stir until a liquid yeast batter forms. Cover and let rest 20-30 minutes.
2
Slowly add the rest of the lukewarm milk, softened butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and cranberries. Beat with electric mixer (kneading attachments) until bubbles form and the dough pulls away from the bowl. Or knead until dough is smooth. Cover and let rest until double in size (about an hour).
3
Punch down dough and on floured surface, separate dough into 3 balls and form 3 long ropes. Braid the 3 together into one long braid. Let rest about 15 minutes.
4
Brush with egg yolk. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. I don't know what it's called in America, but we have what's called Hagelzucker (hail sugar). It's like tiny rocks of sugar. I also sprinkle this on top.
5
Bake at 350u00b0F for about an hour, or until browned and no longer 'doughy'. This produces a pretty large Hefezopf--so share with your friends!

1729

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1000 g flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 100 g yeast, 250 g softened butter, and more.

Yes, Uli'S Hefezopf (Yeast Braid) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Uli'S Hefezopf (Yeast Braid)

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