HEFEKRANZ (YEAST WREATH)
This recipe is from the King Arthur Flour website, one of my all time favorites. I've changed it a bit to make it more authentically German. It is a traditional Christmas bread.
Provided by pammyowl
Categories Grains
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break the eggs into a 2 cup measuring cup. Add cooled milk to equal 2 cups liquid. Beat in the sugar, yeast and 3 cups of the flour. Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, butter, lemon zest, raisins and 2 cups flour. Stir until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out of the bowl and knead,using the last cup of flour if needed, to make a smooth , elastic dough. (You can do the whole process in a stand mixer, too!) . Halfway through, let the dough rest while you lightly oil a bowl. Bread dough loves a short rest! Return, knead again until you have a smooth elastic dough. Place in the bowl let rise until doubled, punch down, let rise again. Dough is ready when you poke your finger in and indent remains.
- Turn it out onto a table divide into 3 equal pieces (I use a scale). Roll into ropes an inch in diameter, letting the dough relax if you need to, to relax the gluten. Braid and form a wreath, tucking the ends into each other as best you can. Place on a greased baking sheet cover with a damp cloth or lightly greased cling film let rise for 45 minutes. Glaze with the egg wash and sprinkle the almonds over top a generous amount. Put in a cold oven turn oven to 400 degrees for 15 minutes, turn oven down to 350 and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. Remove, cool and serve or store until you are ready for this wonderful bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4083.9, Fat 131.7, SaturatedFat 75.3, Cholesterol 870.4, Sodium 3617, Carbohydrate 618.8, Fiber 24.6, Sugar 96.6, Protein 108.3
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Alexandra Vind
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The bread was beautiful and delicious.
KingDankDank
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. I used a different filling than the one in the recipe, but it was still delicious.
Asiata Ankomah
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the filling was so flavorful.
Enamullah Sahil
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The bread was absolutely delicious.
Rakib Khalifa
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ritesh Bhandari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The bread is so versatile, I've used it for sandwiches, dinner rolls, and even dessert.
Shapla Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The bread was beautiful and delicious.
Noman Ghuman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. I used a different filling than the one in the recipe, but it was still delicious.
Sk Jaynal
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the filling was so flavorful.
Ketnaydine Edouard
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The bread was absolutely delicious.
Andrea Hall
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Alexx Cavoli
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The bread is so versatile, I've used it for sandwiches, dinner rolls, and even dessert.
alana k white
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The bread was beautiful and delicious.
michael ramboz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. I used a different filling than the one in the recipe, but it was still delicious.
Agoose
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The bread was so soft and the filling was so tasty.
Sadmir Dzafic
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The bread was fluffy and moist, and the filling was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.