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    16th March 2021 Dinner

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    Braided Bread

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    I love how pretty this Braided Bread is but more then that, I love that it has a delicious chicken filling. It is the perfect bread for picnics and parties or a weekend lunch!

    Braided Bread on a lined baking tray

    Braided Bread

    I will never get bored of making Bread. I love any type of bread but filled bread is extra special. I have been making braided bread for years and this one has been a family favourite for a long time. The bread is chewy yet soft and the filling is delicious!

    Ingredients in Braided Bread

    • Plain Flour
    • Instant Yeast
    • Salt
    • Oil
    • Sugar 
    • Milk

    For the Chicken Filling

    • Butter
    • Oil
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Green Chilli
    • Chicken Breast
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Cumin Powder
    • Coriander Powder
    • Red Chilli Powder
    • Turmeric Powder
    • Plain Flour
    • Egg Yolk whisked with a pinch of Salt
    • Sesame Seeds 

    How to make Braided Bread

    Add the Flour and Yeast to a large bowl. 

    Add the Salt on the opposite end to the Yeast.

    Add Oil, Sugar and then Milk bit by bit.

    Flour, Salt and Yeast in bowl

    Milk added to bowl of stand mixer

    Knead for 10 minutes to form a smooth dough.

    Place in oiled bowl and leave to rise for 1 hour.

    Heat Oil and Butter. Then add Onions. Cook for 7 – 10 minutes until light golden brown.

    Add Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli and cook for 1 minute.

    Add cubed Chicken and cook for 5 minutes.

    Chicken added to pan with butter and oil

    Stir in Salt and Black Pepper.

    Add Flour, Cumin, Coriander, Red Chilli and Turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes on high. Make sure that the filling is dry (Simmer and boil off excess water if needed). Leave to cool.

    Plait Bread by rolling the dough into 1 or 2 rectangular pieces. Place the filling in the middle of the bread. Cut strips either side all the way down. Braid the strips of bread over each other in a plaited/braided shape.

    Dough with chicken filling in centre and strips cut into dough either side

    Braided Bread with half bread braided

    Braided bread on work surface

    Leave to rise 25 minutes on a lined tray.

    Brush with egg wash.

    Sprinkle over sesame seeds.

    Bake at 220C/Gas Mark 7 for 20 – 25 minutes.

    Braided Bread on a lined tray

    Tips for making Braided Bread

    Softer Dough - I tried making this with a softer dough (milk bread dough) and although it worked, it was very difficult to handle. It ended up looking more caterpillar/mummy like too.

    Braided milk bread on lined tray

    If the dough is shiny and sticky, it is too soft and may not hold the filling.  

    active dry yeast vs instant yeast

    Instant yeast and active dry yeast are interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.

    However, active dry yeast needs to be bloomed with liquid before continuing with the recipe and may take longer to rise.

    What I do when using active dry yeast is add the yeast to part of the milk (milk should be warm) from the recipe and let it stand for a bit before continuing with the recipe. 

    If you can find it, use instant yeast to save time.

    can the dough be kneaded by hand?

    Yes you can. Just add 3 – 5 minutes extra kneading time.

    how to make the lightest fluffiest bread

    Don’t be tempted to add any additional flour unless it is absolutely necessary and it doesn’t look like the dough will come together.

    There can be several reasons for this but I don’t think it will be a problem in this recipe. 

    If for some reason, the dough doesn’t feel like it’s coming together at all, let it rest for about 10 minutes before continuing kneading to relax the gluten.

    Other Shapes you can try

    You can make buns or rolls similar to cinnamon rolls if you prefer. 

    The recipe will yield about 12 - 18 rolls.

    can it be frozen?

    Yes! Bake as indicated, then allow to cool completely. Place in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost at room temperature before reheating in a 170 C/Gas Mark 3 until warmed through.

    You can also freeze it unbaked and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    variations

    • Add your favourite meat or veg filling instead!
    • Use ready roll Puff Pastry instead!

    more bun/bread favourites:

    Chicken Bun

    Korean Garlic Bread

    camembert bread

    Nutella Bread

    Banoffee Biscoff Buns

    Honey Buns Recipe

    **if you make something from  tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

    Braided Bread on a lined baking tray
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    Braided Bread

    I love how pretty this Braided Bread is but more then that, I love that it has a delicious chicken filling. It is the perfect bread for picnics and parties or a weekend lunch!

    Course Dinner, Lunch, Sides, snacks
    Cuisine American, british, Indian
    Keyword Braided bread, Braided chicken bread, Chicken Bread, Chicken Buns, Plaited chicken bread, Stuffed chicken bread
    Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 498 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Bread

    • 450 g Plain Flour
    • 10 g Instant Yeast
    • 10 g Salt
    • 3 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 275 ml Milk Warm

    Chicken Filling

    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 Onion Diced
    • 3 - 4 Garlic Cloves Crushed
    • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
    • ½ tsp Green Chilli Paste
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 2 tbsp Plain Flour
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder

    Egg Wash

    • 1 Egg Yolk
    • Pinch of Salt

    Topping

    • 2 - 3 tbsp Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    Bread

    1. Add the Flour and Yeast to a large bowl. Add the Salt on the opposite end to the Yeast.

    2. Add Oil, Sugar and then Milk bit by bit whilst the mixer is on. Knead for 10 minutes to form a smooth dough.Place in oiled bowl and leave to rise for 1 hour.

    Chicken Filling

    1. Heat Oil and Butter. Then add Onions. Cook for 7 – 10 minutes until light golden brown.

    2. Add Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli and cook for 1 minute.

    3. Add cubed Chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in Salt and Black Pepper.

    4. Add Flour, Cumin, Coriander, Red Chilli and Turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes on high. Make sure that the filling is dry (Simmer and boil off excess water if needed). Leave to cool.

    Assemble

    1. Plait Bread by rolling the dough into 1 or 2 rectangular pieces. Place the filling in the middle of the bread. Cut strips either side all the way down. Braid the strips of bread over each other in a plaited/braided shape.

    2.  Leave to rise 25 minutes on a lined tray.

    3. MAke Wgg wash by whisking egg yolk with pinch of salt. Brush bread with egg wash. Sprinkle over sesame seeds.

    4. Bake at 220C/Gas Mark 7 for 20 – 25 minutes.

    Recipe Notes

    Tips for making Braided Bread

    Softer Dough - I tried making this with a softer dough (milk bread dough) and although it worked, it was very difficult to handle. It ended up looking more caterpillar/mummy like too.

    If the dough is shiny and sticky, it is too soft and may not hold the filling.  

    active dry yeast vs instant yeast

    Instant yeast and active dry yeast are interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.

    However, active dry yeast needs to be bloomed with liquid before continuing with the recipe and may take longer to rise.

    What I do when using active dry yeast is add the yeast to part of the milk (milk should be warm) from the recipe and let it stand for a bit before continuing with the recipe. 

    If you can find it, use instant yeast to save time.

    can the dough be kneaded by hand?

    Yes you can. Just add 3 – 5 minutes extra kneading time.

    how to make the lightest fluffiest bread

    Don’t be tempted to add any additional flour unless it is absolutely necessary and it doesn’t look like the dough will come together.

    There can be several reasons for this but I don’t think it will be a problem in this recipe. 

    If for some reason, the dough doesn’t feel like it’s coming together at all, let it rest for about 10 minutes before continuing kneading to relax the gluten.

    Other Shapes you can try

    You can make buns or rolls similar to cinnamon rolls if you prefer. 

    The recipe will yield about 12 - 18 rolls.

    can it be frozen?

    Yes! Bake as indicated, then allow to cool completely. Place in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost at room temperature before reheating in a 170 C/Gas Mark 3 until warmed through.

    You can also freeze it unbaked and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    variations

    • Add your favourite meat or veg filling instead!
    • Use ready roll Puff Pastry instead!

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Braided Bread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 498 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 47mg16%
    Sodium 706mg31%
    Potassium 248mg7%
    Carbohydrates 68g23%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 240IU5%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 150mg15%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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