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A UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS BRAIDED BREAD

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Make and share this A Unique and Delicious Braided Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodchef2

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup lukewarm milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk, beaten with
1 teaspoon milk, for glazing

Steps:

Combine the yeast, honey, milk, and butter, stir, and leave for 15 mintues to dissolve.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and egg. With a wooden spoon, stir from the center, incorporating flour with each turn, to obtain a rough dough.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a clean bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
Grease a baking sheet. Punch down the dough and divide into three equal pieces. Roll to shape each piece into a long thin strip.
Begin braiding from the center strip, tucking in the ends. Cover loosely and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375*F. Place the bread in a cool place while oven heaats. Brush with the glaze and bake until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Set on a rack to cool completely.

CHEESE BRAIDED BREAD

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A handsome bread that smells and tastes divinely of cheese. From an old newspaper clipping I've had for years.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 -7 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
6 eggs (room temperature)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl.
Combine yogurt, 1/2 cup water and butter in a saucepan; heat over low heat until warm.
Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat for two minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Reserve 1 tablespoon beaten egg for topping; add remaining eggs, 1 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
Beat on high for two minutes.
Stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about ten minutes.
Put in a greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about an hour).
Punch down; divide dough in half.
Divide each half into three pieces and shape each piece into a 12" rope.
Braid the three ropes together and pinch ends together to seal; repeat with the second loaf.
Place loaves into a greased 9 x 5" loaf pan, cover and let rise until doubled.
Combine reserved egg and milk; brush over loaves.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake in a preheated 375F oven 30 minutes or until done.
Remove from pans and cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 66.7, Sodium 379.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.8

Tips:

Use active dry yeast for best results. If using instant yeast, reduce the amount by 25%.
Dissolve the yeast in warm water (110-115°F) before adding it to the flour. This will help the yeast to activate and produce a light and fluffy bread.
Be careful not to over-knead the dough. Over-kneading can make the bread tough and chewy.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long rope. Braid the ropes of dough together and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help the bread to develop a golden brown crust.
Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This braided bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover dough. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this beautiful and delicious bread at home.