Braided Polish Egg Loaf
Braided Polish Egg Loaf is rich and lightly sweet, with a tender crumb from plenty of eggs, milk, and butter. The golden crust gives way to a soft interior that’s perfect for breakfast with jam or as an elegant addition to holiday dinners. Its delicate sweetness and pillowy texture make it a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for special gatherings.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braided Polish Egg Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water in a bowl. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; add the remaining 1 cup lukewarm water, the butter, and 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt; stir until the butter melts. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- 3
Let the milk mixture cool until lukewarm, then stir in the dissolved yeast mixture.
- 4
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until blended; whisk in the milk mixture, then gradually mix in the flour.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface; divide it in half using a serrated knife. Shape each half into a ball; place the dough balls into 2 large greased bowls. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Lightly grease 3 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Turn the dough balls out onto a well-floured surface. Divide each dough ball into 3 equal pieces (6 pieces total); shape each piece into a ball. (The dough will be very sticky and soft at this stage.) Keep covered with greased plastic wrap.
- 7
Working with one ball at a time, divide 1 dough ball into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 3 ropes; braid them together and place on half of 1 prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 5 dough balls. You should be able to fit 2 braided loaves per baking sheet. Cover the loaves loosely with plastic wrap; let rise for about 1 hour.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the loaves sound hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool before slicing.
- Calories 431.41 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.34 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 67.87 g 25%
- Total Fat 9.86 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.77 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 99.59 mg High 33%
- Sodium 68.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.06 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 12.34 g --
- Added Sugars 10.71 g High 21%
- Calcium 41.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 94.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 32.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Braided Polish Egg Loaf is a Jewish breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 30, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, and Caster Sugar. Each serving provides about 431.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braided Polish Egg Loaf?
- It is a Jewish recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Braided Polish Egg Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, Caster Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braided Polish Egg Loaf?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braided Polish Egg Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Braided Polish Egg Loaf healthy?
- Braided Polish Egg Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 431.41 calories and 14.34 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.77 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.71 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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