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    Yogurt Braided Bread

    Yogurt Braided Bread

    This bread is incredibly satisfying to make—thin, crispy crust with a soft-as-feather interior. I love the braided shaping; it looks fancy but is easier than it seems. Made with yogurt and whole wheat for a complete, nourishing loaf.

    Yogurt Braided Bread

    Ingredients

    • 160 ml water
    • 60 g plain yogurt
    • 3 g fresh yeast(or 2 g dry yeast)
    • 220 g bread flour
    • 100 g whole wheat flour
    • 6 g salt

    Instructions

    1. 1
      Mix 160 ml water, 60 g plain yogurt, and 3 g fresh yeast (or 2 g dry yeast) until combined.
    2. 2
      Add 220 g bread flour, 100 g whole wheat flour, and 6 g salt. Mix until no dry flour remains.
    3. 3
      Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:First Rest (30:00)
    4. 4
      With a wet hand, stretch all 4 sides to the center, then lift and slap. This easy process is crucial and will strengthen the dough.
    5. 5
      Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Second Rest (30:00)
    6. 6
      Repeat stretch-and-fold. The dough is now much more elastic and smooth!
    7. 7
      Let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
      Timer Available:Bulk Rise (2:00:00)
    8. 8
      Turn out and fold the dough in half. Divide into 3 equal parts.
    9. 9
      Gently flatten each piece and roll into a baguette shape. Seal the edge by pinching.
    10. 10
      Let rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
      Timer Available:Bench Rest (10:00)
    11. 11
      Roll each dough piece into a long rope. Arrange the three ropes side by side. Braid by bringing the left side between the other two, then the right side between the other two. Repeat until done. Fold the ends to make even and move to the loaf pan.
    12. 12
      Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
      Timer Available:Final Proof (1:00:00)
    13. 13
      Brush generously with water. Optionally sprinkle seeds. Cover with another loaf pan and bake at 220°C for 25 minutes.
      Timer Available:Covered Bake (25:00)
    14. 14
      Remove the top pan and bake 10 more minutes until the crust is thin and crispy.
      Timer Available:Final Bake (10:00)
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