Bread Braid

Rania El-MasriChef

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram flour
  1 kilogram
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  1 tablespoon
• 100 grams butter
  100 grams
• 2 tablespoons sugar for the fermentation mixture
  2 tablespoon
• 1 egg
  1 piece
• 1 tablespoon flour for the fermentation mixture
  1 tablespoon
• 1 tablespoon yeast
  1 tablespoon
• 1 cup water
  1 cup
• 1 egg for the top
  1 piece
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  0.3 teaspoon
• White sugar for sprinkling
  0

Steps

1. 1

   To prepare the fermentation mixture, mix the sugar, egg, yeast, flour, and water, then set aside for at least 3 hours to rise.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   180 min
2. 2

   After the time has passed, place the flour in a large bowl, add the butter and sugar, and mix well, making sure to rub the flour between your palms.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   5 min
3. 3

   Stir the fermentation mixture with a fork and add it to the flour. Knead the ingredients well, then gradually add the water to obtain a soft and cohesive dough that does not stick to your hands.

   5 min
4. 4

   Cover the dough and let it rest for half an hour in a warm place.

   30 min
5. 5

   Shape the dough into small balls and roll them by hand on a flat surface to form a rope or strip.

   5 min
6. 6

   From each three strips, braid them together, twisting the ends to form a small ring, then place them on a greased baking sheet.

   Required Tools:

   Baking Sheet

   5 min
7. 7

   In a small bowl, mix the egg and vanilla well, then brush the mixture over the top of the bread and sprinkle with white sugar.

   5 min
8. 8

   Place the bread in the oven at medium temperature and leave it until it rises and the top turns golden, then remove it.

   Required Tools:

   Oven

   10 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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