Hungarian Braided White Bread Recipe
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Hungarian Braided White Bread

By: J.P.K.  
"A beautiful loaf to see and even more wonderful to eat."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. Mix the egg, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the egg, egg yolks, sugar, salt and 3 cups of the flour; stir until well combined. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
  3. Turn out onto a floured bread board, and cut into 2 equal parts. Form into cylindrical loaves; let rest for 20 minutes. Divide each loaf in half and roll into a long rope for braiding. Fasten the 4 ends together. Braid. End by fastening the ends, and turning each end under the loaf. Place on cookie sheet, and cover with a towel until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  4. Brush risen loaf with a beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 245 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by SEVERINEG 
This bread was good but I would suggest to reduce the baking time,the crust got a little bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by BUTTERCUP369 
This was the first time I made bread without using my breadmaker....and it was very good. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by VISIDONNA 
This Hungarian Braided White Bread is the best ever. Hungarian Food is the best of all. So... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Antoinette 
This was a great suprise for my Hungarian husband. The kids enjoyed helping me make this, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by STARRCHILDE 
This was a fantastic recipe - yielding a very yummy bread. I added vanilla to give it more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2005 by PECCAVI 
GREAT recipe! Most excellent flavor. Looks too pretty to slice into! I brushed 2 tablespoons... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by Mary Lou 
I made this only without the poppy seeds. It was a very nice looking loaf, and turned out to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by Aquarianrose 
This is the first time I ever tried to make bread. I chose something of my ancestry and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Chevonne 
Someone rated this before me and suggested that a first timer not attempt this. They were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by Football Mom 
I have made this numerous times now...comes out tasting awesome everytime and I don't change a... MORE

 
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