I made my fair shares of bread in my lifespan. My fluffy, flatbread or Dutch Oven Tomato and Olive Focaccia is one of my favorite bread. Of course, excluding Irish Soda Bread because I am simply crazy about it. Anyhow, Dutch Oven Tomato and Olive read more
Last week, I had an enormous craving for banana bread, and since I had more than half of the jar of Nutella in my pantry, I thought that this would be an amazing idea. I think banana bread should be made by weekly. The bread read more
The recipe for this super Easy Braided Bread will stick with you, whether you decide to serve the bread around the holidays or daily.
I don’t make it as often as I should but I must tell you it is a show stopper. It looks beautiful and it tastes even better.
You may create many forms of this bread, but doesn’t it look incredible as it is?! My family always loves it.
I enjoy making this savory. However, you can add more sugar and make a sweet version which is just as good.
I might finally create something similar with maybe jam or chocolate, as well as savory but stuffed with cheese. Now that would be amazing, obviously!
In any case, for this classic “original” as I would call it you can just brush it with egg wash but you can also add some sesame seeds and herbs.
I just updated the pictures and I will create a new video later this year.
You can make the dough with your hands, just like I did, or you can use a stand mixer with a kneading attachment.
Although it requires a lot of kneading, it is really not difficult in any sense.
You can see how easy this bread is to make and how delicious it is when you slice it by watching my video.
It essentially melts in your mouth like a piece of cake, which isn’t exactly accurate, but it is incredibly delicate and absolutely delightful.
I sincerely hope you give my amazing Easy Braided Bread recipe a try. As you can see, it’s pretty simple, so show me your creations.
If you do make it please don’t forget to tag me on social media, Facebook or Instagram; you can also search @sandraseasycooking
Easy recipe for Braided Bread
In a small mixing bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and milk. Allow the yeast to activate, for about 5 minutes. Milk should be warm to the touch.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, and salt -mix, then add beaten eggs (optional), and activated yeast -mix. Add one cup of warm water, then melted unsalted butter. Mix all together, and then flour the working surface.
Knead the dough on the floured surface for 10 minutes. The dough should be soft, elastic and just a bit sticky. Kneading of the dough is necessary to achieve the final results of the bread. You may use a Stand mixer, with a kneading attachment until the dough is soft and smooth.
Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, and drizzle oil, knead just to coat the dough with the oil, cover and allow the dough to rise for at least one hour and up to 2 hours. NOTE: You can place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours, BUT do bring it to room temperature before working on the braid; it takes about 15 min.
After the dough doubles in size, make 6 equal dough balls. Keep dusting your surface and your hands as needed.
Roll out each ball into a thin crust, then roll it with your fingers (watch a video). After doing that, roll it with your hand, pressing light pressure to stretch it into a long stick.
Now, connect 4 long dough sticks at the very top, then go from out in and over, until you reach the bottom. Flour the braid, and push it a bit together, then make a circle and connect the ends of the braid.
Take remaining two dough balls, and do the same. After rolling into long dough sticks, twist two of them.
With the twisted dough stretch and wrap around the first braid. Connect it and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375F/190C
Brush the risen bread with the beaten egg, you can add seeds and herbs, and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. Now, this part depends on your oven too. Some ovens might take 40 minutes. If it starts to get darker on the top, you can cover it with aluminum foil or if you don't like using alum you can use parchment paper just crunch it so you can mold it over the top of the braid.
Allow to cool down for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it.
We love stuffed bread. We are a kind of fanatics in that department. I mean, when you look at it realistically, it’s pizza dough, and you can fill it with anything that you like; cold cuts, sauteed meat/poultry, cheese, etc. Who would say “NO” to that? read more
What do we have here today? Cheese stuffed bread… OH! YEAH! #BoursinParty When it comes to cheese Boursin knows how to make me happy. Very Happy, I must add it twice with capital letters. I thought hard how to create recipes with a dip and read more
Sweet potato cocoa waffles make a wonderful breakfast. When you add some cocoa and you have incredibly tasty waffles.
With Stone Sour in my ears, I am ready to share a recipe for these delicious waffles.
One morning last week upon my waking, I could virtually taste the waffles. Maybe I was dreaming about them or something, cannot remember, but I have issues with cravings. When I crave it, I set out to make it.
See, I had this thought of making sweet potato waffles and here they are. I made 3 times before making a video with my baby boy, Daniel.
He had an idea to add cocoa, and I am so happy that he suggested because it gave these waffles another level of flavor.
These waffles are sweet, delicious and perfect any time of day. We had them for dinner, too, with different spreads laying around the table.
Isn’t breakfast for dinner the best idea? We do that often, actually. When it comes to waffles, I think the sky’s the limit.
We can add so many amazing veggies to boost them up; Carrots, potatoes, beets, etc., or make them plain, chocolate, savory or sweet.
We are still doing kitchen adjustments and I really cannot wait until everything is done. If you are subscribed to my blog, you already know how it looks.
I like sharing my thoughts and sometimes pictures that I don’t share here on my blog with my subscribers. Pretty soon, I will share it on my blog as well, so no worries! Now, let’s get back to the recipe.
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Sweet Potato-Cocoa Waffles
Sweet potato cocoa waffles make a wonderful breakfast. When you add some cocoa and you have incredibly tasty waffles.
You may add some carrots.
Could we be tired of bread recipes, or pasta recipes, oh, or potato recipes? No, I don’t think so. So, today I am sharing the best “Garlic and Herbs Flatbread”. Can I get a “Whoop-Whoop”? See, every meal in my house is served with read more
Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread is such a comforting bread. I just love it when I pull it out and the aroma wraps my whole kitchen.
When the cornbread is baking, it warms my heart and soul. I love savory, soft, hot, and delicious cornbread! The idea of making a cornbread video popped into my head.
I will be honest with you guys, I really want to make easy video recipes in the beginning to practice editing.
However, I realized quickly that I suck completely. Well, I am a fast learner, but I must admit that I did not like doing videos at all.
I made them for a year or so and just gave up. I do shot demos on Instagram every now and then but I just dislike doing YouTube videos.
Now, let me talk about this cornbread. If I tell you that this is one of the best cornbread’s that I ever ate, would you believe me? It is not because I made it, but seriously, it came out fantastic.
I made it several times this past weekend to check and recheck just to make sure.
This one was ever so soft, moist, light, just the right amount of spiciness from chilies.
Also, it got a little crunch from the fire-roasted corn, which you can probably get in your grocery stores.
I mean, my family went bananas, and that’s why I am sharing it with you all today. I tell ya, no more dry cornbread. Hallelujah!
This is from scratch, savory, delicious, and the perfect cornbread recipe that you must try.
If you want to make the best Southern savory cornbread, then you must try this recipe!
Well, I hope you guys like my Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread recipe. If you do place tag me on Instagram.
@sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking. I would love to see your tasty creations. Thank you so much for your love and support.
DUTCH OVEN BREAD: BREAD FOR BEGINNERS
Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread is easy, tasty and extemly comforting!
When it comes to creating precious memories with my children, there is no substitute for the joy of spending a little time in the kitchen. I cherish those moments, which happen at least once a week. The kitchen was often a chaotic space, filled read more
