Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread)
Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) is a tender, slightly enriched loaf with a soft, delicate crumb and a shiny, golden crust. Its distinct braid makes it a centerpiece for leisurely weekends, perfect warm with butter or alongside soups and cheeses. Straightforward steps keep the shape defined and the texture plush.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk in a large bowl and let it sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add egg yolk and butter, then 2 cups bread flour; stir well to combine.
- 3
Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 4
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Divide the dough into 3 equal portions and roll each into a 14-inch-long rope.
- 6
Braid the ropes and place the braid on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 7
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 8
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 9
Beat the egg white and water together in a small bowl.
- 10
Brush the risen loaf with the egg wash and bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 185.84 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.47 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 30.83 g 11%
- Total Fat 2.65 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.55 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.54 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 24.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.42 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 57.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 21.98 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 185.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, Eggs, Egg Whites. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread)?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) healthy?
- Zopf (Swiss Braided Bread) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 185.84 calories and 7.47 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.55 g (8% 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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