A Simple Braided Bread
photo by Chef Mommie
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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2
ingredients
- 3 loaves frozen white bread dough (Found in the frozen food section of your grocery)
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egg wash
- 1 egg, mixed with
- 2 tablespoons water
- poppy seeds or sesame seeds
- nonstick cooking spray
- cornmeal
directions
- Thaw frozen bread until it can be cut in half (lengthwise) with a sharp knife, but has not started to rise.
- Take the halves and roll them out to about 16 inches in length and about 1 inch in diameter. The length and width are not that important, but they should all be the same length and width.
- Braid 3 of the halves together to make 2 loaves. Tuck the ends under so they will stay together and not burn.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray and coated with corn meal. The corn meal is not necessary but addes that homemade look.
- Brush the egg wash on the bread and sprinkle with the poppy or sesame seeds.
- Let rise until double in size (Appr. 45 min.).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place loaves in the center of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bread tapped sounds hollow. Option--at the end of 15 minutes turn the bread around. This insures even browning.
- Remove the bread from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
- Note: I make this bread at Christmas time and give them to friends along with homemade cookies and candy.
Reviews
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I tried this after seeing the great photo that was posted of the recipe. I love using frozen bread dough - it's very easy, it tastes delicious and it's economical. This is a great way to make the bread look extra nice. Mine turned such a beautiful golden color! Thanks for a great idea for using bread dough.
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I am a retired Dentist and a High School Golf Coach who loves to cook. I love to try new recipes and tinker with them until I get my desired result. Most of my recipes are family recipes handed down thru generations. Most of the men in our family love to cook, so a lot of the recipes reflect that. I also love to share favorite recipes and hope to one day write a cookbook to pass on to my children and grandchildren.