THREE-FLOUR BRAID
Beautiful sliced or whole, this very pretty multicolored bread from Audrey Benson of Flagler, Colorado freezes well so you can enjoy it anytime of year. And the flavor? Great!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; beat for 2 minutes. Add remaining all-purpose flour; beat for 2 minutes longer. Divide evenly into three bowls. , To the first bowl, add molasses, cocoa and caraway; mix well. Gradually add rye flour. 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 set aside. , To the second bowl, add molasses; mix well. Gradually add whole wheat flour. 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 set aside. , To the third bowl, gradually add all-purpose flour. 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 all three bowls and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch doughs down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide each in half. Shape each half into a 15-in. rope. Place a rope of each dough on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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FREDRICK O
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The bread was bland and tasteless.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out dense and dry. I'm going to try again and see if I can get it right.
qualite boys
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches. It's sturdy enough to hold up to all the fillings, but it's still soft and fluffy.
Ashlyn beth Loupe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread is so soft and fluffy.
Bilawal inqilabi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The bread is so delicious and unique.
Shahidullah Shahidullah
[email protected]The bread turned out great! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Brittany Reichman
[email protected]This bread is so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
David Martinez
[email protected]I love the flavor of the honey and the texture of the bread.
Tanya and Michael Handy
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Jasmin Gonzalez
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Rahma Boucetta
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I especially love the braided design.
Thalapathy Rasigan
[email protected]This bread is so delicious! I love the combination of flours and the slight sweetness from the honey. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Waseem Lucky
[email protected]I was skeptical about the three different flours, but this bread turned out amazing! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.