Braided Zucchini Yeast Bread Food

ZUCCHINI YEAST BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the milk, sugar, butter, orange zest and salt. Beat in the zucchini, raisins, whole wheat flour, cardamom and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

ZUCCHINI BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients in the pan according to the order in manufacturer's directions.
• Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
• When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from pan and place on a rack.
• Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

ZUCCHINI YEAST BREAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yest in warm water.
• Beat in the milk, sugar, butter, orange peel and salt; mix well.
• Add zucchini, raisins, wholw wheat flour, cardamom, and enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, tuning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 14/ hours/.
• Punch down; shape into a loaf. Place into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake @ 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from pan to cool an a wire rack.

BRAIDED BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 5 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Heat water, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed. Separate one egg; refrigerate the egg white. Add egg yolk and remaining eggs to yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a rope about 18 in. long. Sprinkle two greased baking sheets with cornmeal; place three ropes on each baking sheet and braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat cold water and reserved egg white; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.