Italian Herb Braid Recipe

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Italian Herb Braid
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Ingredients:

  • 2 3/4-3 1/4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/4 C flour, sugar, yeast, oregano, thyme and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine water, butter and milk.
  3. Microwave until 130 degrees f. Gradually add to dry ingredients.
  4. Beat 2 minutes at medium, then 2 minutes on high.
  5. With spoon, stir in enough flour to make soft elastic dough. Knead in adequate flour so that the dough is not sticky. (About 4 minutes.)
  6. Divide dough into thirds and roll each into a 24 rope.
  7. Braid three ropes and tuck ends under.
  8. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Place on greased baking sheet over a shallow pan half full of boiling water. Cover and let rise 25 minutes.
  10. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  11. Cool on rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 473.22 Kcal (1981 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.69g 16%
Cholesterol 23.2mg 8%
Sodium 592.04mg 25%
Potassium 131.58mg 3%
Total Carbs 80.65g 27%
Sugars 4.69g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 13.48g 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 43.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 261.96 Kcal (1097 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.92g 16%
Cholesterol 12.84mg 8%
Sodium 327.73mg 25%
Potassium 72.84mg 3%
Total Carbs 44.64g 27%
Sugars 2.6g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 9%
Protein 7.46g 27%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 23%
Calcium 24.3mg 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

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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