Recipes > Egg Bread Find A Store Egg Bread A beautifully braided yeast bread enriched with eggs, butter and milk. Slice and serve with butter, or makes delicious French toast. Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews Ingredients3 cups bread flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup water3/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter2 large eggs (room temperature)Egg wash: 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water (beaten together)Sesame or poppy seeds, for topping (optional) InstructionsIn stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt to bowl; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water and butter to 120-130°F (butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add eggs; beat 1 minute.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. To Braid: Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each section to form a rope about 1-inch in diameter. On greased cookie sheet, braid ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under ends. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching, about 40 minutes.Preheat oven to 375°F.Brush egg wash on risen dough. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed, if desired. Bake at for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on rack. NotesGet Bread Machine Method here. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
