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Braided Easter Bread

Braided Easter Bread — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

Ingredients

• 4.75 cup All Purpose Flour
• 3.0 tbsp Sugar
• 2.0 pkg Fleischmann S Rapid Rise Yeast
• 1.5 tsp Salt

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Method (preview)

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Add very warm water and butter; blend well. Stir in 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk (reserve egg white) and enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Divide dough into two equal pieces. Reserve one piece. Divide remaining dough into three equal pieces; roll to 12-inch ropes. Place ropes on greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough to make second loaf. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.