Step By Step Plait Bread Recipe- Episode 560

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute.

Mix 1 cup warm water and 1 packet of yeast in a bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine 4 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 tsp. vanilla/mixed essence in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, adding extra water or milk as needed to make a soft dough.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12 inches long.

Braid the three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal.

Place the braided dough on a greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and brush the top with extra melted butter. Let cool on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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