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Braided Poppy Seed Bread
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Braided Egg Bread with Poppy Seeds

Course Bread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk warmed to 120°
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg + 1 yolk lightly beaten
  • additional 1/2 cup flour

For topping:

  • 1 egg yolk for egg wash
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds adjust to preference

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add warmed milk, oil, and egg + yolk to the flour mixture.
  • Beat on high speed for two minutes.
  • On low speed, stir in about 1/2 cup more flour until dough holds together.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface about 100 turns.
  • Cover with plastic and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the dough into three and roll each piece into a 16-inch long strip. Braid as you would hair, tucking ends under and place on baking sheet. Cover with a towel and rise in a warm spot until double in size – 40 minutes to an hour.
  • Meantime, prepare egg wash by combining 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Brush loaf gently with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. If top starts to brown too much, cover with a foil tent.

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