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Egg Braid Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

Egg braid is a type of bread that is made with eggs, flour, and milk. It is often braided or twisted into a decorative shape before being baked.

 6 1/2 c FLOUR (BREAD FLOUR PREFERED)
 2 tb SUGAR
 1 pk YEAST
 2 ts SALT
 2 c MILK
 2 x EGGS
 2 tb BUTTER
1

PUT 3c FLOUR AND THE YEAST IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL - MIX WELL.

2

PLACE MILK,BUTTER, SUGAR AND SALT IN A SAUCE PAN AND HEAT TO 115 DEG F.

3

ADD LIQUID TODRY MIX AND BEAT 2 MIN.

4

AT MEDIUM SPEED.

5

ADD FLOUR 1/2 c AT A TIME TO MAKESOFT DOUGH.

6

LET RISE IN GREASED COVERED BOWL TILL DOUBLED IN BULK.

7

DIVIDEDOUGH IN HALF ROLL EACH HALF INTO A ROPE AND THEN BRAID.

8

PLACE ON FLATBAKING SHEET, COVER AND LET RISE FOR 20 MINUTES.

9

BAKE AT 375 DEG F.

10

FOR ABOUT 30 MIN.

11

OR TILL BREAD SOUNDS HOLLOW WHEN TAPPED ON TOP.

12

COOL ON WIRE RACK AFTER BRUSHING WITH MELTED BUTTER.