Homemade Egg Bread

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, braided yeast bread with a golden crust and tender crumb
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Homemade Egg Bread

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 159.4
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This classic braided egg bread is the perfect centerpiece for any brunch or holiday table. Enriched with eggs and butter, the dough yields an incredibly soft, tender crumb with a slight sweetness that complements savory sides beautifully. The traditional braid adds an elegant touch, while the egg wash and sesame seeds create a gorgeous, golden-brown crust. It’s warm, comforting, and irresistible fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add warm milk, sugar, salt, 3 beaten eggs, softened butter, and 3 1/2 cups flour to the yeast mixture.
  3. Beat mixture on low speed until smooth, then increase speed to high and beat for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top; cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth.
  7. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  8. Punch dough down to release air bubbles.
  9. Cover and let rise again until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
  10. Divide dough into two equal portions.
  11. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 14-inch long rope.
  12. For each loaf, take three ropes (if dividing into 6 portions as original suggests, or split each portion into 3 strands) and braid them together on a greased baking sheet.
  13. Pinch ends securely to seal the braid.
  14. Cover braided loaves and let rise until doubled in size, about 50-60 minutes.
  15. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  16. Beat the reserved egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water; brush mixture over the loaves.
  17. Sprinkle loaves evenly with sesame seeds.
  18. Bake at 375°F (191°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 159.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 264.8mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g11%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 5.0g10%

* 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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