GOLDEN EGG LOAVES (OR BRAIDS)

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This is a rich and soft loaf suitable for sandwiches or slicing for use in a bread pudding, overnight egg bake, or French toast. It is equally good fresh out of the oven with butter and jam.

Provided by Cookin Up A Storm

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Egg

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C)
6 tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
6 cups bread flour, divided, or more as needed
¼ cup olive oil
4 eggs
3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine water, honey, and yeast in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let sit until mixture becomes foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour 3 cups flour, olive oil, eggs, wheat gluten, and butter into the yeast mixture; mix on speed 2 (or low speed) in the stand mixer until flour mixture is incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and 3 cups flour and mix on speed 2 until flour is incorporated into the dough. If dough is pulling away from the sides of the bowl, continue mixing, 5 to 7 minutes. If dough is still sticky, add 1/4 cup flour at a time and knead for 2 minutes after each addition until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl; mix for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Grease a large bowl.
  • Transfer dough to greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Set aside in a warm area of the kitchen until dough has doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 2 loaves. Place each dough half into a 9x5-inch loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 310.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Vusimuzi MTHETHWA
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These egg loaves are a great addition to any breakfast or brunch menu. They're also perfect for packing in lunches.


Nun Hi
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I love the golden color of these loaves. They look so beautiful when they're fresh out of the oven.


Sam Christensen
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These egg loaves are a great way to use up leftover eggs. I always have a few extra eggs on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


sahed siddiqui
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my egg loaves turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try making them again, but I'll follow the recipe more carefully this time.


Lasanthi Lasanthi
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These loaves are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.


Margaret Waithera
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I'm always looking for new bread recipes to try, and these egg loaves definitely didn't disappoint. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Jacob Stevens
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These egg loaves are so versatile. You can serve them plain, or you can add your favorite toppings, like butter, jam, or fruit.


Puro
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I love the way these loaves smell when they're baking. They fill my whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.


MD: FARUK MIA
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These loaves are perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. They're also great for freezing and reheating later.


basudave biral
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I've never made bread before, but these egg loaves were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Tanvir Aunjum
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These loaves were a bit of a challenge to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious, and they looked so beautiful on my Easter table.


mavia ali
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but these egg loaves were surprisingly good. The bread was light and fluffy, and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness.


Charity Ngona
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These egg loaves are the perfect breakfast bread. They're soft, fluffy, and have a delicious golden crust. I love to toast them and slather them with butter.


Juanita Ndugi
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I made these loaves for a brunch party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make, and they looked so impressive.


Zara Ahsan
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These loaves were a bit too eggy for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Krishal Pariyar
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The bread was dry and crumbly, and the glaze was too sweet.


Adel Abdulhamid
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These egg loaves were delicious! The bread was light and airy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bruno Sithole
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I've made these loaves several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik Nasrullah
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These golden egg loaves were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the glaze gave them a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making these again.