Ingredients
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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⅔ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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6 large egg yolks
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4 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
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½ cup vegetable oil
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 pinch salt
Directions
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Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in egg yolks, 3 whole eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Mix in 3 1/2 cups of flour to make a sticky dough.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with remaining 1 cup flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Transfer dough to a well-oiled bowl and turn until entire surface is coated with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Punch down the dough and divide into thirds. Roll each piece into a 12-inch long rope. Braid the three strands together and seal the ends. Transfer the bread to a greased cookie sheet.
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Whisk remaining egg with a pinch of salt; brush on top and sides of bread. Set eggwash aside. Let bread rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush bread again with eggwash.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 214 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
| Calories 214 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium 148mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Calcium 18mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 70mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
