Egg Bread Braid

Name: Egg Bread Braid
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 pkg. instant dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 3 eggs, beaten (reserve 1 Tbsp. for glaze)

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkg. instant dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. shortening
3 eggs, beaten (reserve 1 Tbsp. for glaze)

Directions

1

In a mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.
2

In saucepan, heat water, milk and shortening until warm.
3

Add to flour mixture. Add eggs, blending at low speed, then beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
4

Add flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes.
5

Place in greased bowl.
6

Turn to grease top. Cover and let rise 1 hour.