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Swiss Braided Breakfast Bread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Breakfast Swiss
Swiss Braided Breakfast Bread
Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • water as needed
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
1
Start by placing flour in a bowl and creating a small indentation in the center.
2
Next, sprinkle salt around the edges of the bowl and add yeast and sugar to the center indentation.
3
In a separate container, combine egg and egg white in a 2-cup measuring cup.
4
Add water to the mixture until it reaches the 1 1/4-cup mark, then stir in milk.
5
Add melted butter to the mixture and pour it into the center of the flour, creating a small well.
6
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and elastic dough consistency, adjusting the amount of milk or flour as needed.
7
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes.
8
Divide the dough in half, then shape each half into a long roll.
9
Arrange the rolls side by side on a work surface in an X shape, preparing to braid the bread.
10
To create the braided effect, constantly switch the ends of the dough as you work through it.
11
Once you've finished braiding, place the bread on a baking sheet and cover it with a damp cloth.
12
Allow the dough to rise for an additional 15 minutes.
13
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), ensuring it's at the correct temperature.
14
Using a pastry brush, apply beaten egg to the bread for a golden glaze.
15
Place the bread on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake until it reaches a golden color, approximately 30 minutes.