Simple Bread Braid

Hubby sent us all a text yesterday morning to remind us that it was National Homemade Bread Day. (I told him it was almost national heart attack day when all three phones started dinging & chirping at once!)

The girls were going to make this scrumptious Simple Bread Braid, which was the first bread I ever made about 17 years ago. They ended up going to work with their Daddy after lunch, so guess who got to make the bread? LOL

This bread is soooooo delicious!! It would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu.

{Simple Bread Braid}

1 egg white

1 pkg yeast (2 1/4 t)

1 c milk

4 T butter

3 T sugar

1 t salt

2 1/2 c flour

Beat egg white until stiff, then stir in the yeast. Heat butter, salt, sugar and 1/2 of the milk over med-low heat. Remove from heat and add the rest of the milk. Add milk mixture to the egg white. Mix in flour and let rise for 1 hour.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth – you might need to add more flour if it is too sticky. Divide dough into 3 pieces and form into long ropes. Braid the ropes; pinch ends to seal.

Place on lightly greased baking sheet & let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Brush top of hot bread with butter & enjoy!