This easy bread looks beautiful and smells fantastic while it bakes. Serve it on the side with savory stews and soups, add your favorite fillings to make a tasty sandwich, or simply enjoy a slice toasted and topped with cream cheese and gravlax.
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:25 minutes
Additional Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 35 minutes
Yield:1 loaf 1x
Category:Bakery
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast with 1 teaspoon of the sugar in warm water. Add the yogurt, onion, remaining sugar, butter, egg, dill seed, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat in a mixer until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into a 20-inch rope. Place ropes on a large, greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
