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Braided Cinnamon Bread
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Baking can seem like a daunting task to some, but the yeasted dough for this Braided Cinnamon Bread comes together quite easily. You don't even need a stand mixer! With this recipe, you are now an expert at baking fresh bread at home - congrats! Hot tip: impress your brunch guests and save the leftovers for french toast.
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Prep time 2hrs 30mins
Cook time 1hr
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For The Dough:
ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 115F
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 1 .75 ounce package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing bowl
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3 3/4 cup all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For The Filling:
ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
For Egg Wash:
ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together milk and 1 tablespoon sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2
Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, oil, 2 tablespoons honey, salt, and eggs. Beat with a whisk until smooth.
Step 3
Switch to a wooden spoon and stir in flour by hand.
Step 4
When the dough is too stiff to stir, place on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Step 5
Oil a large bowl and place ball of dough inside it. Turn the dough once to coat it in oil.
Step 6
Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot to rise and double in volume (about 2 hours).
Step 7
Meanwhile, toss together the brown sugar and cinnamon filling and set aside.
Step 8
When dough has doubled, turn it onto a lightly floured work surface, punch it down to deflate.
Step 9
If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Cut the dough into 3 even pieces (about 16 oz. each).
Step 10
Roll each piece out into a 12 x 20" rectangle.
Step 11
Add 1/3 of the brown sugar filling, then roll up into a neat and tight log. Pinch the seam together to seal.
Step 12
Repeat with remaining dough and filling until you have 3 ropes equal in length.
Step 13
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Place the three ropes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and braid into a neat plait.
Step 14
Drape prepared loaf with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise again until puffy (30-40 minutes).
Step 15
Meanwhile, whisk together honey and egg for egg wash. Once loaf has risen for a second time, bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 16
Remove from oven and brush all over with egg wash. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 17
Let cool slightly before serving.