Good morning,
This is a continuation of yesterday's post. I'm making a double batch of bread so that I can make one braided loaf and four smaller loaves.
The braided loaf is in the pan rising for the second time.
Above is the remaining dough from the batch. It's divided into four parts and will be kneaded again before going into the smaller bread pans.
And, here is all of today's bread in the oven with no heat, just the light on for the second rise.
That didn't take long! Actually, it was about 40 minutes.
Both types of bread are ready to go, but the braided bread dough needs one more thing....
One egg yolk and a tablespoon of water all whipped up together, then...
..."painted" on top of the braided loaf.
Ta da!
Then back into the oven to bake for 40 minutes while being guarded by our
Chief of Security. You see, the aromas are so good, there are those who sometimes show up and try to get a sample before the loaves are finished.
Here is the braided loaf (aka challah) just out of the oven and
the four smaller loaves.
Ah, yes, it was a lovely bread day.
Yum!
Lois
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