BRAIDED BREAD
My grandmother inspired me to try cooking. Homemade bread is my passion. I've always loved it, and in order to satisfy my appetite for it, I decided I'd have to learn to make my own bread. Nothing tastes better than a warm slice topped with butter.-Al Latimer, Bentonville, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine 5 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Heat water, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed. Separate one egg; refrigerate the egg white. Add egg yolk and remaining eggs to yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a rope about 18 in. long. Sprinkle two greased baking sheets with cornmeal; place three ropes on each baking sheet and braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat cold water and reserved egg white; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.
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Emmanuel Asare
[email protected]This bread looks delicious! I'm going to pin this recipe so I can make it later.
Enkhbold Nad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread, but this recipe looks really good. I might have to give it a try.
Nazam Hussain
[email protected]I'm going to try making this bread this weekend. It looks so good!
Jubayer Hossain
[email protected]I'm allergic to gluten, so I can't make this recipe. It looks delicious though!
Shoyad Mondal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm a beginner baker and I found it difficult to follow.
Denie Charlery
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as nice as the picture. It was still good, but it wasn't as impressive.
Nova Caine
[email protected]This bread is so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Dakota Goode
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Makaku “Nnono” Dlamini
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The results are amazing!
Mbabazi Fauzia
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop it in the oven when you're ready to serve.
Sam G
[email protected]This bread is perfect for any occasion. I've served it at parties, potlucks, and even for breakfast.
Sama Elewa
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and I'm really happy with the results.
Saifu Rahman
[email protected]This bread is so delicious! It's soft and fluffy on the inside and has a nice crust on the outside.
Donna Rouzard
[email protected]I love the way this bread looks when it's braided. It's so impressive and it's a great way to show off your baking skills.
disturb Me
[email protected]This braided bread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are stunning. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.