Braided Seed Bread (Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer)

16
Ingredients

2h
Prep Time

25m
Cook Time

2h 25m
Ready In

Recipe: #2095

November 06, 2011

Categories: Breads, Christmas, Thanksgiving Oven Bake, more

recipe by:
KittenCal

"Note that dough using egg takes a slightly longer time to rise, this may be made by hand also. Yield 1 loaf/25 slices "

Original is 25 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (40.7 g)
Calories 131.2
Total Fat - 3.8 g
Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
Cholesterol - 7.7 mg
Sodium - 169.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 21.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 1 g
Sugars - 0.4 g
Protein - 2.2 g
Calcium - 5.9 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 1.6 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step 1

In heavy-duty mixer bowl dissolve/proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar for 8-10 minutes or until foamy (if the yeast does not foam discard and start over).

Step 2

Add the remaining 1/4 cup water, milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour; using beater blade beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.

Step 4

Replace the beater blade with kneader blade; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth adjusting flour or water as needed — IMPORTANT!! stop the machine about halfway through kneading and allow dough to rest for 10-12 minutes then continue kneading again.

Step 5

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top; cover and let rise until doubled about (1 hour or more, dough with egg will take longer to rise and also depends on the temperature of your kitchen).

Step 6

Punch dough down, then turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds.

Step 7

Cover the ropes and allow to rest for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Shape each into a 20-inch rope.

Step 9

Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.

Step 10

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Step 11

Meanwhile in a small bowl or cup combine the kosher salt with dried onion and seeds, then combine egg white and water; set aside while dough is rising.