How to Make Golden Egg Loaves (or Braids) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Golden Egg Loaves (or Braids) are a delicious and versatile bread recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're making a special breakfast, a brunch, or a simple snack, these loaves or braids are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their golden color and delicate texture, they make a stunning addition to any table and a treat for the taste buds.

What really sets these loaves or braids apart is the addition of eggs, which give them a rich, golden hue and a sof...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C)
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 6 cups bread flour, divided, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Combine water, honey, and yeast in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let sit until mixture becomes foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour 3 cups flour, olive oil, eggs, wheat gluten, and butter into the yeast mixture; mix on speed 2 (or low speed) in the stand mixer until flour mixture is incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and 3 cups flour and mix on speed 2 until flour is incorporated into the dough. If dough is pulling away from the sides of the bowl, continue mixing, 5 to 7 minutes. If dough is still sticky, add 1/4 cup flour at a time and knead for 2 minutes after each addition until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl; mix for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Grease a large bowl.
  • Transfer dough to greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Set aside in a warm area of the kitchen until dough has doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 2 loaves. Place each dough half into a 9x5-inch loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 64mg