For this month's Bread Baker's , The theme chosen by Gayathri of Gayathri's cookspot was Braided Bread.
I chose to make this five strand Braided bread with candied Papaya chunks . I used the candied papaya chunks to make it more colourful.
Candied Papaya chunks is known in our country as Tutti -Frutti , I like munching it. It is used in breads , cakes and cookies. It can be homemade or store bought.
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Challah is one type of braided bread. Challah is a Braided , celebratory , Jewishbread. Jews makes challah every Friday and for celebrations. It was the main bread for Sabbath Dinner.
All purpose Flour - 4 cup
Active dry Yeast - 2 ½ tbs
Luke warm Water - 1 ½ cup
Candied Papaya Chunks ( Tutti Frutti ) - 1 cup
In a large bowl mix together the flour , yeast , sugar and salt.
Add the warm milk and water , mix well.
Transfer to the counter and knead for 15 minutes or till the dough becomes soft.
Add the butter and tutti - frutti and knead again for five minutes.
Place the dough in a oiled bowl and cover with cling wrap . Let it double in volume.
Divide the dough into five equal parts to make five strand braid.
Roll each part into strands of equal length.
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Connect the five strands at one end and spreading the other ends.From left number the strands 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 . Then place strands 1 over 3, 2 over 3 and 5 over 2. Repeat until the ends of the strands , then pinch the tips together to seal.
Transfer the braided bread to baking tray and brush with melted butter. I spread few Tutti frutti on top.
Let the bread for second rise for about 30 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes @ 180*C.
Let the bread cool and slice.
Braided Bread with Candied Papaya Chunks is ready to serve.
Here is the collection of all the beautiful braided breads from our team.
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