member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to Nedra Schoeberlein      

Recipe Categories:

    HOMEMADE EGG BREAD


    Source of Recipe


    Frazier Cook Book


    Recipe Introduction


    Bake at 375F. Makes 2 loaves.


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/2 cup lukewarm water (110 to 115F)
    • 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
    • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1 TBS. salt
    • 3 eggs
    • 1/4 cup soft butter
    • 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 cups sifted flour


    Instructions


    1. In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in milk, sugar and salt. Add eggs, shortening and half of the flour; mix with a spoon. Add rest of the flour; mix by hand.
    2. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and blistered (about 5 minutes). Round up in greased bowl; bring greased side up. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
    3. Punch down; round up; let rise again until almost double in size (30 minutes).
    4. Divide dough into 6 equal parts, making 6 14 inch long rolls.
    5. Braid 3 rolls loosely (start the braid in the center of loaf). Pinch ends together and tuck under. Repeat for second braid. Place on 2 greased baking sheets. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until almost double in size (50 to 60 minutes).
    6. Heat oven to 375F. Brush braids with a glaze of 1 egg yolk and 2 TBS. of water. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
 

 

 

previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |