A Number-One Egg Bread

Egg bread is delicious on its own, but this slightly sweet Hawaiian concoction is sublime when used for French toast, bread pudding, or fondue.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 6 large egg yolks
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 0.66666698455811 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with remaining 1 cup flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a well-oiled bowl and turn until entire surface is coated with oil.

Step 5

Braid the three strands together and seal the ends.

Step 6

Stir in egg yolks, 3 whole eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Mix in 3 ½ cups of flour to make a sticky dough.

Step 7

Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.

Step 8

Punch down the dough and divide into thirds. Roll each piece of dough into a 12-inch long rope.

Step 9

Transfer dough to a greased cookie sheet. Whisk remaining egg with a pinch of salt; brush on top and sides of bread. Set egg wash aside.

Step 10

Let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush bread again with egg wash.

Step 12

Bake bread in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.