* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Braided Italian
Recipe By :Sweet Recipeas
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Fatfree Low Fat
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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For the biga starter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup warm water -- (120-130F)
1/4 tsp RED STAR Platinum Superior Baking Yeast
For the bread dough
2 tsp RED STAR Platinum Superior Baking Yeast --
the remainder of the packet
2/3 cup warm water -- (120-130F)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
For the topping
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
1/4 cup sesame seeds -- (to 1/3C) (you want to coat it good)
This Braided Italian Bread is made with a Biga starter. It's braided
and has a sesame seed encrusted outside and soft inside.
Note: Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast contains dough enhancer.
Yield: 1 loaf
For the Biga: Mix together the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover
with plastic wrap and let it sit overnight. It's best to set it in
the warmest area of your home. It's not going to rise much but you
should see bubbling and definitely smell the yeast.
For the dough: Using a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, add
starter and the remainder of the dough ingredients. Knead the dough
until a soft, smooth dough forms. All of this can be kneaded by hand
if desired.
Transfer dough to a large, lightly greased bowl and cover with
plastic wrap. Let rise for 45 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and
punch down the dough. Place the plastic wrap back on and let rise for
another 45 to 60 minutes.
Transfer dough to a lightly greased kitchen island or counter.
Divide the dough into three equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough
into a 16" rope.
Braid the ropes, tucking both ends under, and place on a greased
baking sheet. Cover with more plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let
rise for another 90 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425F.
For the topping: Whisk the egg and water together and brush onto the
braided dough. Sprinkle with sesame seedsâ?¦go heavy handed on that,
you want a lot of them on there.
Bake the bread for 25 to 35 minutes. If you want a softer outside go
for the shorter time. If you want a more crunchy bread go for the
longer. The internal temperature should be 190F. Remove the bread
from the oven and let cool on a rack.
Serve with butter or whatever you like!
Review: My first loaf of bread ever! Just made this with a whole
wheat flour. Had to tweak the recipe to work with the courser flour
but it worked great. Very simple from start to finish.
S(Internet address):
https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/braided-italian-bread/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 119 Calories; 2g Fat (13.2%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
13mg Cholesterol; 139mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 0 Fat.
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