Bread Braids
4 servings
100 minutes
Braided bread is an exquisite symbol of home comfort and traditional Russian baking. This airy and fragrant bread, with a hint of honey sweetness and a delicate texture, delights with its soft flavor and crispy golden crust. Making braided bread is a true art where each strand of dough intertwines into elegant patterns, creating not only a delicious but also an aesthetically pleasing dish. Traditionally, such bread products are served with tea or used for making sandwiches. Sesame adds a savory note to it, while the yolk glaze gives an appetizing shine. This recipe conveys the spirit of Russian cuisine where bread is not just food but a symbol of hospitality and warmth of the home.
1
Prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
Add water, honey, and yeast to the bowl.
- Water: 200 ml
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Honey: 60 g
3
Mix
4
Add flour (150 g).
- Wheat flour: 350 g
5
Mix and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
6
In a bowl, add 1 egg, egg white, vegetable oil, and salt.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
7
Mix
8
Add the remaining flour and the dough starter.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
9
Knead the dough.
10
Tear off small pieces of dough and roll out four strands.
11
Make four strands, bend the first and third strands to the side.
12
Return the third bundle.
13
Fold the fourth bundle to the left and return the first bundle.
14
Similarly, finish braiding and place the braids on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
15
Cover with plastic wrap and leave for 30 minutes.
16
Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
17
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.