Ingredients for Egg Bread
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How to Make Egg Bread
- In a large bowl, dissolve 1/4 cup dry milk powder in 1 cup hot water. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 large eggs.
- Whisk thoroughly until well combined. Check the temperature of the mixture with a thermometer; it should be lukewarm (around 105-115°F).
- Adjust the temperature by adding warm or cool water as needed to reach lukewarm consistency.
- Add 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast and stir gently until dissolved.
- Gradually add 5 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a smooth sheet.
- Add 2 1/2 to 3 cups more flour, one cup at a time, until the dough is stiff enough to knead but still slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Use as little additional flour as possible during kneading.
- Place the dough in a greased, large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Punch down the dough and let rise again until almost doubled (about 30-45 minutes).
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into three equal parts.
- Shape each part into a smooth ball and cover for a few minutes.
- **Option 1 (Braided Loaf):** Divide each ball into three smaller balls. Roll each into a rope and braid together, pinching ends securely. Place in greased loaf pans.
- **Option 2 (Dinner Crescents):** Roll one dough ball into a 12-inch circle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 12-16 equal wedges. Starting at the wide end, roll up each wedge. Place on greased baking sheets.
- Let the loaves or crescents rise again until doubled (about 30-45 minutes).
- **Loaves:** Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- **Crescents:** Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
72 g
Sugar
106g
Fat
50g
Carbs
89g
