Top-Rated Egg Bread Loaf

1. 1

   Assemble all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the egg yolks, 3 whole eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Mix in 3 1/2 cups of flour to form a sticky dough.

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with the remaining 1 cup flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it to coat the entire surface with oil.

6. 6

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and divide it into three portions. Roll each piece into a 12-inch-long rope.

8. 8

   Braid the three ropes together and pinch the ends to seal.

9. 9

   Place the dough on a greased cookie sheet. Whisk the remaining egg with a pinch of salt; brush it over the top and sides of the bread. Set the egg wash aside.

10. 10

    Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

11. 11

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the bread again with the egg wash.

12. 12

    Bake the bread in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

• Calories 217.31 kcal Moderate
• Protein 6.46 g Moderate
• Carbs 28.82 g Moderate
• Total Fat 8.1 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.01 g High
• Cholesterol 78.0 mg High
• Sodium 40.49 mg Low Source
• Fiber 1.55 g Low Source
• Sugar 3.27 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.37 g Low Source
• Calcium 13.45 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.05 mg Moderate
• Potassium 52.35 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 18.94 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Eggs 🥚
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten