We've been wanting to try making this for a while now - and we finally got to it! We used the recipe from our copy of
Joy of Cooking (pp 600-601). Everything went pretty well, so just a few notes:
Notes:
- We ended up with extra flour in the mixing bowl, though we suspect that was due to the dryness of the air (it is Michigan in the winter-time).
- We only baked it for 20 minutes instead of the 30-35 called for - but it was already browned quite nicely (as you can see in the picture), and had a hollow sound when thumped.
- The three ropes in the braid stayed pretty much separate through baking, so we are considering next time reducing or omitting the flour on the ropes that was called for in the recipe.
This recipe does take a decent amount of time as you have let it rise several times, but it is worth it. See for yourself:
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| Just before baking - the braid came out quite well - except for the pinching together at the final end. My bad... |
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| Out of the oven - with a nice crust and delicious inside! |
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| A nice view of the crumb inside. |
Verdict - definitely make again!
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