Chałka (Polish Egg Bread)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and adds a subtle nutty flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Melt the butter.

Mix all of the sugar with most of the milk.

Mix the remaining milk with the salt.

Add 3 eggs to the sugar and milk mixture and mix well.

Combine flour and yeast in a bowl.

Pour the milk and sugar mixture into the flour and yeast to activate the yeast.

Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, then add melted butter and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it bounces back, then let it rest.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it proof until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces, weighing about 150-155 grams each.

Roll each piece into a ball and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth to prevent drying out.

Roll each ball into long strips and cut into three equal parts.

Braid the strips together and fold the ends to secure the braid.

Let the braided dough rest for 30 minutes until doubled in size again.

Brush the braid with an egg wash and sprinkle with streusel before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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