Zopf Bread
Swiss
Type of Dish Bread
Ingredients
- 7 g (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
- 260 ml (1 1/3 cups) warm milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) butter (softened)
- 750 g (3 1/2 cups) bread flour
- 1 egg white
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) water
Preparation
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Add the egg yolk, butter and 2 cups of bread flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 35cm (14 inch) long cylinder. Braid the pieces together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, beat together egg white and water. Brush loaf with egg wash and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25, until golden.
Further Information
Yield 4
Preparation Time is approxmiately 30 minutes.
Cooking Time is approxmiately 40 minutes.
