Everything Bread

Name: Everything Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (25 pieces).
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg white; 2 teaspoons water; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. YIELD: 1 loaf (25 pieces).

I love to make bread from scratch and this has become one of our tried-and-true favorites to serve with any meal, casual or formal. —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Combine salt, onion and seeds; sprinkle over bread. Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 102 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.