BRAIDED ALMOND-HERB BREAD
I got this recipe from a neighbor, who's a great baker and cook. She had just taken a loaf of this bread out of the oven one day when I stopped by, and it was so fragrant and attractive that I just had to have the recipe!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, salt and milk. Stir in yeast mixture, 2 cups flour, herbs and 2 tablespoons almonds. Beat until well-mixed. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, turning once to grease dough surface. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and cut off one-third of dough; set aside. Divide remaining dough into three equal parts, shaping each into a 14-in. rope. , Braid ropes and place on greased baking sheet. Divide set-aside dough into three ropes and braid. Place smaller braid on top of larger braid. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Combine egg and water. Brush over entire loaf; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
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Johnson Mutungi
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this braided almond-herb bread. It was delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Izhar Alblushi
[email protected]This bread is a bit pricey to make, but it's a special treat that's worth the splurge.
Sandra Laboy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as good as the pictures. It was still tasty, though.
Shotoo Todorki
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Ghaza Tco
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. It turned out great!
Arshley Miles
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover herbs.
zhod oseanbulu
[email protected]I love the way this bread looks! It's so elegant and perfect for special occasions.
Azaanriaz Shaikh
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also great for snacks and parties.
Akther Khane
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Kynslie Bryant
[email protected]This bread was really easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make a delicious loaf of bread.
Saboor Saboor
[email protected]The flavor of this bread was great, but it was a little dry. I think I would have added a bit more butter or oil to the dough.
Aman khokhar
[email protected]This bread was a little too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it was a bit lighter and fluffier.
Cornelia Moniorcha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almond-flavored things, but this bread was really good. The herbs balanced out the sweetness of the almonds nicely.
Pierre Henry
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so soft and flavorful, and the almonds and herbs give it a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ponthias Ndambi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and moist. My family loved it!
Bamoniida Tshireletso
[email protected]This braided almond-herb bread was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious, and the bread itself was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.