A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine.
Original recipe makes 1 -2 pound loaf
Ingredients
1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 egg white
2 tablespoons water
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
2 hrs 35 mins
Directions
- Place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.
- Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together 1 egg white and the water. Brush onto the top of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 218 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Fat: 11.1 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Sodium: 85 mg