Holiday Bambino Bread
Looking for something special to make this Christmas? Try this bread recipe, shaped to resemble a child in swaddling clothes 2 cups lukewarm milk 2 packages active dry yeast ¼ cup sugar 1 beaten egg ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 2 teaspoons salt 5¾ to 6½ cups of all-purpose flour In a medium-sized bowl, sprinkle yeast over milk and stir to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes to develop. Add in sugar, egg, butter, and salt and mix well. One cup at a time, add 5 cups of flour and beat thoroughly after each addition until flour is incorporated. Add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough that is slightly sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding small amounts of flour as necessary to keep dough manageable. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until dough is smooth and satiny. Lightly oil the surface of the dough and place it back into rinsed bowl and cover with a clean, dry towel. Allow to rise in a warm place free from drafts until doubled, about 60 minutes. Punch dough down and divide in half (one for each bread). Roll each half of the dough into a rope about 24 inches long, and form the braid as illustrated below. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet; cover with a clean, dry towel and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. |
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What a great recipe, thank you :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by amma
What a great recipe, thank you :D:D:D
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Thanks for Sharing.
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Originally Posted by Ileen
Thanks for Sharing.
:D :D :D ;-) |
thanks!
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
thanks!
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How beautiful. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bread.
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Originally Posted by Dee
How beautiful. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bread.
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