Avanti'S Sweet Bread

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (scant)
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit, undisturbed for about 10 minutes. You should see little bubbles appear. This tells you that the yeast is active.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oil, eggs, salt, sugar and water and yeast mixture together till blended.
  3. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Knead till smooth and elastic.
  5. Let rise till doubled, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  6. repeat the kneading and rising.
  7. Punch down.
  8. Cut dough into 2 pieces.
  9. Let rise, covered for 10 minutes.
  10. Shape into 2 oblong loaves, about 14 inches long.
  11. Place on greased cookie sheets.
  12. Cover: let rise again, about 50-60 minutes.
  13. Cut slash down middle of bread or 3 slashes diagonally on top.
  14. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

428 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV
Total Fat 17.4g 22% DV
Carbs 58g 21% DV
Fiber 9.1g 33% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9921mg 100% DV
Potassium 483.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 101.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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