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Sweet Braided Bread Recipe

This sweet braided bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. It's soft, slightly sweet, and looks beautiful on the table.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup Butter melted
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add melted butter, beaten egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope.
  7. 7. Braid the three ropes together and place the braid on a greased baking sheet.
  8. 8. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. 9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. 10. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Sweet Bread
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