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Egg Bread

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This simple egg bread is a classic comfort food staple that delivers a soft, pillowy interior and a beautifully golden crust. Enriched with eggs and milk, the dough is incredibly tender and slightly sweet, making it perfect for breakfast sandwiches, French toast, or just a warm slice with butter. The recipe is straightforward, requiring no complicated techniques, yet yields professional bakery-quality results. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weekend project that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Serve it fresh out of the oven for the best texture and flavor, or freeze the rolls for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 796.2
Description
This simple egg bread is a classic comfort food staple that delivers a soft, pillowy interior and a beautifully golden crust. Enriched with eggs and milk, the dough is incredibly tender and slightly sweet, making it perfect for breakfast sandwiches, French toast, or just a warm slice with butter. The recipe is straightforward, requiring no complicated techniques, yet yields professional bakery-quality results. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weekend project that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Serve it fresh out of the oven for the best texture and flavor, or freeze the rolls for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Ingredients
  • lbs coffee can with lid
  • lbs coffee can with lid
  • 1 Pint of half & half (milk can be used instead
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla, 2 T. of choc. syrup, or 1/4 c of strawberries
  • 1 lbs Coffee can into the 3 lb coffee can. Surround with crushed ice and rock salt and place the lid onto the 3 lb coffee can.
  • 1 Hot dog & roll
Directions
  1. 1
    Warm the milk slightly until it feels like bathwater, then mix in the sugar and yeast to activate.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and beaten egg.
  3. 3
    Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4
    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6
    Punch down the dough to release air bubbles and divide into equal portions.
  7. 7
    Shape each portion into a smooth round roll and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. 8
    Cover the rolls loosely and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  9. 9
    Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  10. 10
    Brush the tops of the rolls with a little beaten egg for a golden shine.
  11. 11
    Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tops are deep golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  12. 12
    Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 796.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72.6g112%
Saturated Fat 16.9g85%
Cholesterol 56.4mg19%
Sodium 442675.9mg18445%
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g15%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 33.5g
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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