RICK'S RUB TUSCAN BRAIDED BREAD

This recipe for Tuscan Braided Bread makes a lovely addition to your holiday table and smells amazing as it bakes!




INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
2 ¼ tsp (1 package) yeast
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ cup warm water
½ Tbs olive oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
 
METHOD:

1. In a large bowl, add Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil. Stir until yeast is dissolved
2. Mix in 2 cups of flour. Add enough remaining flour until the dough is soft, but not sticky
3. Knead dough in mixer for 8 mins or by hand on a lightly floured surface. Place kneaded dough in a greased medium-sized bowl. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place
4. Punch down dough and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 mins
5. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Allow to sit for 10 mins to relax the dough
6. Grease baking sheet. Roll each piece of dough into an 18 inch long rope. On greased baking sheet, braid ropes and pinch ends together
7. Let rise for 45 mins or until doubled in size, in a warm, draft-free place
8. Preheat oven to 400F
9. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white and 1 Tbs of water. Brush mixture on braided loaf
10. Bake for 25 mins or until bread sounds hollow when tapped
11. Let cool on baking rack

 
Serve with homemade soup.
Serves 6

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