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Old 03-25-2012, 03:19 PM   #20
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Default How to Braid Bread | Recipe for Butternut Squash Bread

This is one of my favorite *easy* bread recipes (fr allrecipes.com) -- along with a great video (watch and learn -- no verbal instructions whatsoever). Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg active dry yeast
2 Tbsp warm water
1 Cup mashed, cooked butternut squash
1/2 Cup warm milk
1/4 Cup butter or margerine, softened
1 egg
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 Cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE: 1 egg, beaten plus 1 Tbsp water

METHOD:
In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a mixing bowl, combine squash, milk, butter, egg, brown sugar and salt; mix well. Add yeast mixture and 1-1/2 Cups flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. (NOTE: Do not over knead or bread will not properly rise and will be too dense.) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide into thirds; roll each third into a 18-in rope. Place on greased baking sheet. Braid ropes together (see video); pinch ends. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over braid. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.


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