Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf
Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf features a soft, buttery crumb wrapped in a shiny golden crust, perfect for tearing into at a leisurely breakfast or brunch. Lightly sweet and richly tender, it’s special enough for holidays yet comforting for any weekend table. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey to highlight its delicate flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the flour in a bowl and make a small well in the center. Sprinkle the salt around the edge and place the yeast and sugar in the well.
- 2
Whisk the egg and egg white in a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reach the 1 1/4-cup line. Stir in the milk, then add the melted butter. Pour this into the center of the flour. Mix well, adding more milk or flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- 3
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a long rope. Arrange the ropes on the work surface in front of you in an X shape. Braid the loaf by continuously alternating the ends. Transfer the loaf to a baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Brush the loaf with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until golden, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 200.99 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 29.52 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.08 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 25.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.34 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 24.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 56.87 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 200.99 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Egg Whites, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 200.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf healthy?
- Traditional Swiss Braided Sunday Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 200.99 calories and 5.04 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.73 g (19% 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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