A Number One Egg Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in the yolks, 3 eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Add about 3-1/2 cups of flour to make a sticky dough.
  2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with remaining flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to oil the entire surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Place in a warm place until double in size, about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Punch down the dough, and divide into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 12 inches long. Braid the three strands together, and seal the ends. Place the bread on a greased cookie sheet. Beat the remaining 1 egg with a pinch of salt; brush onto bread. Let the bread rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the bread with eggwash again.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

772 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.1g 50% DV
Total Fat 33.5g 43% DV
Carbs 98.9g 36% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 25.1g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10026.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 624.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 719.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 357mcg 40% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 225.3mg 17% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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