Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 3 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • 2teaspoonsactive dry yeast

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • 1egg

  • 1egg white

  • ¼cupwarm milk

  • water as needed

  • ¾stickunsalted butter, melted

  • 1egg, lightly beaten

Cooking Directions

  1. Place flour into a bowl, creating a small hole in the center. Sprinkle salt around the edge and place yeast and sugar into the hole.

  2. Mix egg and egg white together in a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reach the 1 1/4-cup mark. Stir in milk. Add melted butter. Pour into the center of the flour. Mix thoroughly, adding more milk or flour as needed until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.

  3. Cut dough in half. Form each half into a long roll. Lay rolls out in front of you on a work surface in an X shape. Braid bread by constantly switching ends. Place bread onto a baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 15 minutes.

  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  5. Brush bread with beaten egg using a pastry brush.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until golden, about 30 minutes.

    TinaJ

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g
11%
Calcium
18mg
1%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
76mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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