Directions:
- Mix 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar, and salt in large bowl.
- Heat water and 1 tablespoon oil until very warm (120 to 130).
- Add water mixture to flour mixture.
- Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
- Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
- Beat in 1 egg until smooth.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
- Knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up.
- Cover and let rise in warm place 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double.
- Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
- Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening.
- Punch down dough and divide into 3 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a rope, 14 inches long.
- Place ropes close together on cookie sheet.
- Braid ropes gently and loosely-do not stretch.
- Fasten ends and tuck ends under braid securely.
- Brush with oil.
- Cover and let rise in warm place 40 to 50 minutes or until double.
- Heat oven to 375.
- Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water and brush over braid. Sprinkle with poppy seed.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Check bread at 15 minutes and tent with aluminum foil if it seems to be browning too quickly.
- Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack and cool.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 257.17 Kcal (1077 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 40.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.51g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 58.28mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 412.52mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 96.3mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.15g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 2.61g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.09g | 8% | |
| Protein | 8.18g | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 21.2mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 228.36 Kcal (956 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 36.08 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.01g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 51.75mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 366.3mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 85.51mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 40.09g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 2.32g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.86g | 8% | |
| Protein | 7.27g | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 18.8mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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