Lemon Twist Bread Recipe

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Lemon Twist Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. yeast ... regular or quick rise.. ( i never tried the quick rise with this recipe )
  • 2 tbsp. honey ( or a little more )
  • 1/3 cup dry milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
  • 1 teasp. fresh grated nutmeg, ( i used a little less)
  • optional frosting
  • mix powdered sugar , grated lemon peel and lemon juice until as thick or thin as you would like

Directions:

  1. Knead on a lightly floured bread board...use the minimum amount of flour..until smooth and satiny
  2. Let rise until doubled .... with regular yeast approx 50 minutes
  3. Punch down
  4. Optional: let rise a second time and punch down then go to next step
  5. Divide the dough into as many strands as you would like for the braid
  6. (I used 4 if I was doing it for Easter other wise I did 3)
  7. Braid the dough on a ungreased baking sheet.. ( put the colored eggs in the braid if you are doing that)
  8. Cover the dough and let rise for approx 30 mins or until almost doubled
  9. Brush with egg wash ( a beaten egg )
  10. Bake at 350'F for 40 minutes
  11. Frost if desired..
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 239.92 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 5%
Cholesterol 34.11mg 11%
Sodium 156.6mg 7%
Potassium 393.61mg 8%
Total Carbs 46.28g 15%
Sugars 17.83g 71%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 7.54g 15%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 106.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.24 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.72g 5%
Cholesterol 30.17mg 11%
Sodium 138.53mg 7%
Potassium 348.2mg 8%
Total Carbs 40.94g 15%
Sugars 15.77g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 8%
Protein 6.67g 15%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Calcium 94mg 11%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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