Braided Brigid Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tblsp. yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegatable oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 clove garlic , passed through press
  • 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano , thyme , and basil
  • 4 tblsp. tomato paste

Directions:

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water sprinkled with the pinch of sugar. Combine the milk, egg, sugar, oil, salt, garlic, and herbs in a large bowl.
  2. In a measuring cup, place the tomato paste and add water until it reaches the 1/2 cup point.
  3. Pour into the milk mixture and stir well.
  4. Add the yeast mixture.
  5. Begin adding flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough can no longer be stirred.
  6. Turn out onto a floured boardand knead, continuing to add flour the keep the dough barely dry.
  7. This is a loose and soft dough, so be careful how much flour you add.
  8. Don't let it get stiff!
  9. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn it over to coat both sides. Let it rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  10. Then, punch it down. cut the dough in half, divide each half into thirds, then roll into thick coils.
  11. Braid three coils into a loaf and pinch the ends together.
  12. Set on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  13. Repeat with the other three coils.
  14. When the loaves have doubled in size, paint all surfaces with
  15. The egg yolk.
  16. Bake for 35 minutes in a preheated 375 degrees oven, or until Done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.51 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.24g 10%
Cholesterol 27.69mg 9%
Sodium 214.23mg 9%
Potassium 104.89mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.27g 16%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 7%
Protein 7.31g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.98 Kcal (1130 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.05g 10%
Cholesterol 26.84mg 9%
Sodium 207.67mg 9%
Potassium 101.68mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.82g 16%
Sugars 3.39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 7.09g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.9mg 17%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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