How to Make Hungarian Braided White Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hungarian Braided White Bread, also known as "Kalács," is a traditional sweet bread that is popular in Hungarian cuisine. This soft and slightly sweet bread is often braided and makes for a delicious treat for breakfast or as a snack. The bread is made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, sugar, eggs, and milk, and is often flavored with a hint of vanilla or lemon zest.

One of the defining features of Hungarian Braided White Bread is its beautiful braided shape, which gives it a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix the egg, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the egg, egg yolks, sugar, salt and 3 cups of the flour; stir until well combined. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
  • Turn out onto a floured bread board, and cut into 2 equal parts. Form into cylindrical loaves; let rest for 20 minutes. Divide each loaf in half and roll into a long rope for braiding. Fasten the 4 ends together. Braid. End by fastening the ends, and turning each end under the loaf. Place on cookie sheet, and cover with a towel until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Brush risen loaf with a beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 143mg