The Ultimate Egg Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 0.67 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 6 large egg yolks
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until softened and foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. Incorporate egg yolks, 3 whole eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Gradually add 3 ½ cups of flour until a sticky dough forms.
4. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead in the remaining 1 cup of flour until smooth and elastic, around 7 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, ensuring the entire surface is coated.
6. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, approximately 1 ½ hours.
7. Deflate the dough and divide it into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a 12-inch rope.
8. Braid the three ropes together and pinch the ends to seal.
9. Place the braided dough on a greased cookie sheet. Beat the remaining egg with a pinch of salt, then brush it over the bread, reserving the remaining egg wash.
10. Allow the dough to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
11. Set the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the bread again with the reserved egg wash.
12. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, around 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 214 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 148 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 110 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g