Traditional Swiss Braided Bread Recipe
This bread is easy, makes your house smell incredible, and it looks super impressive! If you're looking for a beginner bread recipe, this is it.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoon Sugar
- 3 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Milk
- ½ Cup Water
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, water, and butter. Microwave for 1½ minutes. Let cool until you can comfortably leave your finger in it for 10 seconds.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mix well.
- Knead on counter for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in oiled bowl, cover with kitchen towel, and rise in warm location for 1-2 hours.
- Punch down dough and divide into 3 sections. Roll each into thin logs, pinch tops together, then braid. Turn ends under.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover and rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 2272kcalCarbohydrates: 385gProtein: 63gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 283mgSodium: 2771mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 14gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 1682IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 409mgIron: 21mg
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