A Number-One Egg Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir in egg yolks, 3 whole eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Mix in 3 ½ cups of flour to make a sticky dough.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with remaining 1 cup flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer dough to a well-oiled bowl and turn until entire surface is coated with oil.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Punch down the dough and divide into thirds. Roll each piece of dough into a 12-inch long rope.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Braid the three strands together and seal the ends.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Transfer dough to a greased cookie sheet. Whisk remaining egg with a pinch of salt; brush on top and sides of bread. Set egg wash aside.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush bread again with egg wash.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Bake bread in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)