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Swiss Butterzopf (Braided bread) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 kg (2 lbs) white flour
40 g (1.5 oz) yeast
2 teaspoons of salt
2 teaspoons sugar
125 g (5 oz) butter or margarine
6 dl (2 cups) milk
1 egg yolk for brushing
Note: no egg in the dough, as it will make the baked dough tough
Directions:
Directions:
Heat butter until it melts. Place the yeast in slightly tempered milk. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Knead until smooth. Allow dough to rise about 1 hour in a covered bowl in a warm place to double. (or overnight in the refrigerator)
Knead the dough together again. Form into equally long, smooth strands. Using 3 strands, lay crosswise over each other and to form a braid. The braid can stay covered again for 40 minutes. Brush with egg yolk. Place in a preheated oven (400 ° F) on second-lowest rack for 30-40 minutes.
Variations:
You can add to the dough - raisins, nuts, sunflower seeds or coarse pieces (about 5x5 or 5x10 mm) of dark chocolate.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
We made this traditional Swiss New Year's day recipe with our German teacher and friend. We had great fun making it and enjoying the results.

 

 

 

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