In reply to the "eggs" post by sf... I've made this a number of times and
it's fantastic. The recipe actually came from a Hallmark holiday cookbook,
circa 1979.

Braided Egg Bread

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbs. sugar
1 c. warm water (120F degrees)
3-1/2 - 4 c. flour
1-1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. melted butter
2 eggs, beaten

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Add about 2-1/2 cups flour to make
a heavy batter. Beat in salt, butter and eggs, reserving 1 Tbs. of beaten
egg for glaze. Work in enough additional flour to form a firm dough. Knead
on floured board until smooth and elastic. Place dough in lightly oiled
bowl and turn to coat entire surface. Cover with a towel and let rise in a
warm place about 2 hours or until doubled.

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let rise 1 to
1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough; set aside.
Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18 inch) ropes of
dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat with smaller 1/4 portion
of dough and center on the top, moistening with water to seal.

Cover and let rise on a greased baking sheet for 45 minutes. Brush with
beaten egg. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and
continue baking for 20-30 minutes or until deep brown. Makes 1 large loaf.

Jill

In article ,
"jmcquown" wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let rise 1 to
1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough; set aside.
Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18 inch) ropes of
dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat with smaller 1/4 portion
of dough and center on the top, moistening with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

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"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"jmcquown" wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let rise 1
to
1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough; set aside.
Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18 inch) ropes of
dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat with smaller 1/4
portion
of dough and center on the top, moistening with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend

Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend


I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?

"Goomba38" wrote in message
. ..
Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend
I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?


Maybe I can talk barb into posting my Challah Day pics for a couple of days.
Barb?

Woolstitcher wrote:


"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"jmcquown" wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let rise 1
to
1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough; set aside.
Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18 inch) ropes of
dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat with smaller 1/4
portion
of dough and center on the top, moistening with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics

You can. Just not here.

I made a 15 braid this past weekend
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On Wed 14 May 2008 08:51:41p, Goomba38 told us...

Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend


I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?


How do you braid 15 ropes of dough?

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On Wed 14 May 2008 08:41:23p, Woolstitcher told us...


"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article , "jmcquown"
wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let
rise 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough;
set aside. Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18
inch) ropes of dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat
with smaller 1/4 portion of dough and center on the top, moistening
with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend




Are your pictures digital? You could post them he

http://www.tinypic.com


--
Wayne Boatwright
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Countdown till Memorial Day
1wks 4dys 2hrs 45mins
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This talgine meets all U.S. Guvermnint
Standerds.
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
In article ,
"jmcquown" wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let
rise 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough;
set aside. Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18
inch) ropes of dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat
with smaller 1/4 portion of dough and center on the top, moistening
with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I have to check YouTube to find out the results of my own baking? Hmmm.

"Woolstitcher" wrote in message
...

"Goomba38" wrote in message
. ..
Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend
I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?


Maybe I can talk barb into posting my Challah Day pics for a couple of
days.
Barb?


Just post them on a free picture site and post the link here. I want to see
your pictures.

"cybercat" wrote in message
. com...

"Woolstitcher" wrote in message
...

"Goomba38" wrote in message
. ..
Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend
I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?


Maybe I can talk barb into posting my Challah Day pics for a couple of
days.
Barb?


Just post them on a free picture site and post the link here. I want to
see your pictures.


Let me know if this works .. this is 4 and 8 braid Challah.

http://tinypic.com/3i9zc9ee

"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
3.184...
On Wed 14 May 2008 08:51:41p, Goomba38 told us...

Woolstitcher wrote:
"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend


I had no idea folks ever braided more than three strands? That must have
been both difficult and gorgeous. I wonder if the challah bakers at the
Temples get competitive over this stuff?


How do you braid 15 ropes of dough?


One rope at a time
and no kids in the kitchen.

"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
3.184...
On Wed 14 May 2008 08:41:23p, Woolstitcher told us...


"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article , "jmcquown"
wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let
rise 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough;
set aside. Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18
inch) ropes of dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat
with smaller 1/4 portion of dough and center on the top, moistening
with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend




Are your pictures digital? You could post them he

http://www.tinypic.com



nice! thanks.
http://tinypic.com/3i9zc9ee

Woolstitcher wrote:
"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
3.184...
On Wed 14 May 2008 08:41:23p, Woolstitcher told us...


"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article , "jmcquown"
wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let
rise 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the
dough; set aside. Divide remaining dough into thirds and form
into long (18 inch) ropes of dough. Braid dough, pressing ends
to seal. Repeat with smaller 1/4 portion of dough and center on
the top, moistening with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty
impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend




Are your pictures digital? You could post them he

http://www.tinypic.com



nice! thanks.
http://tinypic.com/3i9zc9ee

well dayum! That's pretty bread! I worked all night to make two loaves to
take to a thing at work back when I worked for Prudential. I was married at
the time, that's how long ago it was. A guy I worked with asked, "Did you
make those?" Yeah, I did. The loaves didn't last long. Gobbled up
Sorry, no photos or YouTube in 1982. It's a very good bread recipe.

Jill

On Thu 15 May 2008 02:45:49a, Woolstitcher told us...


"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
3.184...
On Wed 14 May 2008 08:41:23p, Woolstitcher told us...


"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
...
In article , "jmcquown"
wrote:

Punch down and knead again briefly. Return to bowl; cover and let
rise 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch down again. Cut off 1/4 of the dough;
set aside. Divide remaining dough into thirds and form into long (18
inch) ropes of dough. Braid dough, pressing ends to seal. Repeat
with smaller 1/4 portion of dough and center on the top, moistening
with water to seal.

Jill

Check YouTube; search "braiding bread." Some are mighty impressive.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Check my new ride: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

I wish I could post my braided bread pics
I made a 15 braid this past weekend




Are your pictures digital? You could post them he

http://www.tinypic.com



nice! thanks.

You're welcome...

http://tinypic.com/3i9zc9ee

That's amazingly beautiful bread!

Challah is one of my favorite breads. I used to buy it at a bakery in the
Heights when we lived in the Cleveland area.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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