18 November, 2022
Easy Braided Bread with savory filling
Easy Braided Bread with savory filling is made with a combination of wheat and proso millet flour, giving it a light and fluffy texture with a hint of nuttiness. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and it pairs wonderfully with both sweet and savory spreads. The braiding technique makes it look impressive, but it’s simple enough for even beginners to master.
This Easy Braided Bread with savory filling is not only a visual showstopper but also packed with delicious flavors in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, need a sweet treat for a gathering, or just want to elevate your baking game, this easy braided bread with savory filling will do the trick! This soft, fluffy bread dough is braided with a chicken filling (you can fill it with any of your favorite savoury or sweet ingredients), creating an irresistible swirl of goodness. .
The process may look intricate, but don’t worry – I’ll guide you through each step, and by the end, you’ll have a stunning braided loaf that’s guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at something new, this Easy Braided Bread will leave you with a sense of accomplishment (and a very happy stomach!).
A detailed article on how to make bread that you can refer to
How To Make Wheat Bread
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 1.5 hours
Bake Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: ~2.5 hours
Yield: 4 large braided loaf
Ingredients for the Dough of Easy Braided Bread
- Wheat flour 3 cups
- Proso Millet Flour 1 cup
- Egg 1
- Dry yeast 1 tsp
- Sugar 2 tsp sugar
- Milk powder 2 tbsp
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Lukewarm water to make a dough
Ingredients for the filling of Easy Braided Bread
- Chicken 2 cups Boiled with salt and shredded
- Onion ½ cup chopped
- Garlic paste 1 tsp
- Corn boiled ½ cup
- Capsicum ½ cup
- Dry herbs 1 tsp
- Paprika powder 1 tsp
- Pepper powder 1 tsp
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1.5 cup milk
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Start by making the dough. In a bowl, combine the yeast and sugar with ¼ cup of lukewarm water. Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, egg , milk powder, the yeast mixture, oil and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead to form a stiff dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, lets make the filling.
2 . Prepare the filling
- While the dough is rising, prepare your filling.
- Heat oil or butter in a pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté for a minute.
- Add the garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. Then, add the chopped capsicum and boiled corn, and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and sauté briefly.
- Season with herbs, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add 3 tablespoons of flour and sauté for a minute, then gradually pour in the milk. Cook the mixture until it thickens.
- Set aside and allow it to cool until ready to use
3 . Shape The Bread
- Once the dough has double , divide it into four equal portions. Take one portion and keep the remaining dough covered in a bowl.
- Depending on the size of your oven or the desired size of the ready bread, you can divide the dough into more or fewer than 4 parts.
- Roll the dough into an oval shape,if needed sprinkle flour while kneading.
- Place the filling in the center, with knife cut slits along both sides of the dough.
- Overlap the slits, folding them over each other to enclose the filling.
Bake The Braided Bread
- Preheat the oven at 350 F or 170 C
- Brush the loaf with the egg wash (whisk together 1 egg and 1 tbsp milk). Or If u want u can brush with only milk also .
- Sprinkle onion seeds .
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown .
- Take out and brush with melted butter.
- Allow the braided bread to cool slightly before slicing.
Watch this video for a step-by-step guide on how to braid the bread.