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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This beautiful loaf is quick and easy to make. Ingredients:
1/4 ounce yeast, pkg, active, dry |
1 1/3 cups milk, warm |
1 egg yolk |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
3 1/2 cups flour, bread |
1 egg white |
1 tablespoon water |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.
2. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the egg yolk, butter and 2 cups of bread flour; stirring well to combine.
4. Next, stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, for 7 - 8 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 14 inch long cylinder.
7. Braid the pieces together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
9. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
10. Lastly In a small bowl, beat together the egg white and water.
11. Brush the risen loaf with the egg wash and bake for 20 to 25, until golden.
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