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Vienna Bread a'la the Way Of Vienna

Here's how you make Vienna Bread a'la the Way Of Vienna
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  • Servings: 12-24
  • Prep: 3h
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 12-24 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup fat-free milk (skim)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (suggested flour: Maida flour which is sort of like cake flour in the U.S. Maida is finely milled, and it has less protein than all purpose flour, You can use it for bread and cakes, as well as chapatis, parathas and puris)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • Egg wash (beat an egg with pinch of salt)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR STEP l

  • Step 1: In a bowl, add warm fat free skim milk, sugar and mix well. Sprinkle yeast.

  • Step 2: Cover it and keep it undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.

  • FOR STEP II

  • Step 3: Add in salt and all purpose flour to the yeast mixture and mix.

  • Step 4: Transfer the dough to the working surface. Add the softened butter and knead it using palm and heals of your hand for about 8 to 10 minutes till you get a soft dough. I have not added any additional flour while kneading.

  • Step 5: Transfer the dough to a bowl. Cover and keep it aside for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it is doubled in size.

  • FOR STEP III

  • Step 6: Transfer the dough to working surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Dust surface with flour if necessary (The originator of this recipe, finds that it is not always necessary to dust the surface.)

  • Step 7: Shape each piece into a ball. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it sit for about 15 minutes.

  • FOR STEP IV

  • Step 8: Flatten each ball to remove any air bubbles and shape them tightly into sandwich rolls or shape of baguettes.

  • Step 9: Place these rolls on a baking pan at least 3 to 4 inches apart. Brush it with egg wash.

  • Step 10: Using a sharp knife or razor blade score at least 10 times.

  • Step 11: Let it proof again for 1 hour.

  • FOR STEP V

  • Step 12: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees-F. Brush the loaves with egg wash again if desired.

  • Step 13: Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until done.

  • Step 14: Allow it to cool down.

  • Step 15: Vienna Bread is ready. Serve and enjoy.

  • Makes 6 loaves

  • Step 16: *Tip: The amount of flour may vary depending on the brand of flour used and weather conditions or even the type of milk used in the recipe.

  • Step 17: You may substitute milk with water and milk powder in the recipe.

  • Step 18: Try not to add any flour during the kneading process. As you knead it for 8 to 10 minutes you will get a smooth soft dough.*


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