Total Steps
6
Ingredients
10
Tools Needed
6
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 pkt active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 pound butter or margarine
- 2 lrg egg yolks
- 2 lrg eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Step 1
Add ingredients to bread machine pan according to manufacturer's directions.
Step 2
Select sweet or dough cycle.
Step 3
At the end of the cycle, scrape the dough onto a board lightly coated with all-purpose flour. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. If making a 1 1/2-pound loaf, roll each piece to form a rope about 12 inches long. For a 2-pound loaf, roll each piece to form a rope about 14 inches long. Lay ropes parallel about 1 inch apart on a buttered 14 x 17 inch baking sheet. Pinch ropes together at one end, braid loosely, then pinch braid end together.
Step 4
Cover loaf lightly with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until puffy. Remove plastic wrap.
Step 5
Beat 1 large egg yolk to blend with 1 tablespoon water. Brush braid with egg mixture.
Step 6
Bake braid in a 350 F oven until golden brown. Cool on a rack before slicing. Serve hot, warm, or cool.