* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Spicy Italian Cheese Braid
Recipe By :lizzardbreath
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Machine Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Breads Italian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups All-purpose Flour -- to 3 1/2
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
1 egg
1/2 cup butter -- melted
1/2 teaspoon chrushed garlic
2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Warm Water -- 100F - 110F
1 tablespoon Melted Butter
1 egg -- plus
1 tablespoon water -- beaten
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
Traditional mixing method: In the bowl of a stand mixer combine 3
cups flour, salt, sugar, 1/3 cup parmesan, mozzarella, and yeast. In
a small bowl, whisk egg, butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Combine butter mixture, water, and flour mixture. Mix until a stiff
dough forms; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until
smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary.
Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled,
about 60 to 80 minutes. *
Preheat oven to 350F. Punch dough down and turn out onto lightly
floured surface. Divide dough into three pieces and roll each piece
into a 14" to 16" long rope; transfer to a baking sheet lined with
lightly oiled parchment paper. Braid dough, tucking both ends under,
cover and let rise until doubled about 60 minutes. Brush with beaten
egg mixed with water, and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons parmesan
cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until well browned. Remove from oven
and place on rack to cool before serving.
HELPFUL TIPS:
* Alternate mixing method: Place water, egg, 1/2 cup butter, garlic,
and red pepper in bread machine pan. Add 3 cups flour, salt, sugar,
1/3 cup parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and yeast. Select dough setting
check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of
water or flour if needed).
Serves 12
Description:
"A fragrant and beautiful loaf of Italian bread, braided to hold
in cheeses, garlic, and a spicy zing of red pepper flakes."
Source:
"Bread, betterrecipes.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 250 Calories; 12g Fat (42.9%
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
65mg Cholesterol; 266mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.