Zopf-Swiss Egg Bread (Bread Machine)

Typically a braided egg bread, this is a bread machine version. Beth Hensperger

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Pound Loaf

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  large egg
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3  cups bread flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon gluten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients into the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
3. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
4. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.