DEBRA'S BRAIDED FRENCH BREAD
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir 3 tbsp of yeast into 3 1/2 cups of warm water.
- Stir until yeast is disolved. Let stand for a few minutes.
- When yeast starts to froth on the top, dump into stand mixer. Then add 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, 4 tsp's of salt. Mix on low speed for about a minute or so.
- Start adding flour to the mixture 2 cups at a time. Allow it to mix in for about 20-30 seconds before adding the next 2 cups.
- After adding all 8 cups of flour, you should have a soft, elastic dough. If the dough is super sticky, add another 1/2 cup-1 cup of flour. Let mix for a few minutes until all the flour is worked in.
- Spray a large bowl with a non-stick cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl.
- Cover bowl with a damp towel. I run hot water on a clean flour sack towel to get it wet. You can use any tea or dish towel, just make sure it's clean and not a heavy towel. You don't want the top of the dough to dry out.
- Place the bowl of dough covered with the damp towl in a warm place. I use the proofing setting on my oven or the proofing mode on my bread warming drawer to speed it up. You can turn on your oven for a few minutes to get it warm, then turn it off and set inside the oven. Be careful to not get it over 100 degrees or so. You want it warm, not hot.
- Let the dough rise until double in size. If the towel sticks to the top of the dough, gently remove the towel. You can always remove the towel towards the end and use the squirt bottle with water to keep the top of the dough moist. You don't want it to dry out.
- Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface. I use a flour sifter to sprinkle the flour out more evenly.
- Dump the dough onto the floured surface.
- Try to get the dough into somewhat of a misshapen rectangular shape.
- Then start pulling and stretching sections from the side and pull it over on top of the dough towards the middle and press lightly down.
- This helps give the dough a more uniform look.
- When you've got it looking more uniform in shape, turm it over onto the flat, smooth side.
- Pat the ends to make it more flat and a long rectangle. This doesn't have to be perfect, just get it as close to this shape as you can.
- I do this process to make it easier to cut equal amounts of dough for each of the sections you are going to braid. I make little lines on the top of the dough with my dough scraper to section it into 9 or 12 sections. If you want 4 smaller loaves, do 12 sections. If you want 3 larger loaves, do 9 sections.
- Use the squirt bottle with water to lightly mist the top of dough every so often so that it doesn't dry out while you're sectioning and braiding. I also keep the dough covered with the damp tea towel to keep it from drying out.
- Cut 3 sections at a time, then cover up the dough while you braid each loaf. Use your hands to strech and roll each piece into about a 10"-12" piece.
- Pinch the three pieces together with the middle piece on top.
- Tuck the three pieces under themselves. You may need to hold them down with one hand while you start the braid with the other.
- You can tuck the end under more once the whole loaf has been braided so don't worry if it's not perfect.
- Take the right section over the middle section to start the braid.
- Then take the left section and continue the braid.
- The dough will keep stretching and getting longer as you braid.
- Keep the braid going and don't worry if it's not perfect. The dough will rise and and hide all your imperfections.
- When you get to the end, pinch the 3 pieces of dough together and tuck under. Check the end you began with and make sure it's tucked under too. Get your baking sheets out (you'll need two) and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Now that the braid is done, use your dough scraper and your hand and gently lift the dough and set it on the baking sheet.
- You can get two braids on a standard baking sheet pan. I alternate the braided loafs so that they are opposite to each other. Cover with the damp towel again and let rise another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. When the top is dark golden brown, it's done.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with butter.
- Vatiations: Brush the dough with an egg wash or milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking. You can make into individual french rolls, small braided rolls or just round shaped rolls.
GARLIC-HERB BRAID
Savory flavors of rosemary, dill, garlic and basil blend beautifully in this homey loaf that goes with almost any main dish. Get ready for oohs and aahs when you bring this tender and impressive braid to the table! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and cubed butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet, and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in heavy-duty foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FRENCH BREAD BRAIDS
My family and friends loves my bread and I love to make and bake breads and it is so easy to fix it. They are so good and tasty and moisture.
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Categories Savory Breads
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast, mix well. In small saucepan, heat 2 cups water and shortening until very warm (120 to 130 F.). Add warm liquid to flour mixture, blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in an additional 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups flour to form a stiff dough. On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, cover loosely with greased plastic warp and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 F.) until light and doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes. Grease large cookie sheet. Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. Divide dough in half, divide each half into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into 14-inch rope. Braid 3 ropes together, seal ends. Place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with other half of dough. In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon and egg white, beat sightly. Carefully brush over loaves. Cover, let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375 F. Uncover dough, brush loaves again with egg white mixture. Bake at 375 F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet, cool on wire racks for 1 hour or until completely cooled.
BRAIDED FRENCH LOAF
Voilà! A shapely baking pan turns refrigerated bread dough into a made-in-minutes braided loaf.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray braided loaf pan with cooking spray. Remove dough from cans. Completely unroll 1 can of dough; wrap around second loaf and press edges to seal. Place loaf, seam side up, in pan.
- Bake 32 to 36 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cooling rack, placing braid side up. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of loaf. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 240 mg
BRAIDED PIZZA LOAF
You can take the frozen bread dough out in the morning and then finish the meat-filled loaf after work. It's important to let the filling cool completely before spreading it on the dough. &Mdash;Debbie Meduna, Plaza, North Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses over filling. , On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Brush with butter. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
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