Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread)

Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread)

Recipe by Victoria Marler from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1.3329999446869 cups warm milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Add egg yolk, butter, then 2 cups bread flour; stir well to combine. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 14-inch long cylinder. Braid the pieces together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Beat together egg white and water in a small bowl. Brush risen loaf with egg wash and bake in preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 38
  • Carbohydrate: 2g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sugar: 1g

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