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Abby's French Bread Braids

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)3.597
Energy (kCal)298.526
Carbohydrates (g)14.0133
Total fats (g)25.6561
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a bowl combine 3 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast, mix well. | 2. In a small sauce pan heat 2 cups water and shortening until very warm. | 3. Add warm mixture to flour mixture, blend on low speed until moistened and then for 3 min on medium speed. | 4. By hand stir in an additional 1 1/2 - 2 1/4 cups flour to form a stiff dough. | 5. On a floured surface, knead 1/4 - 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minute. | 6. Place in a greased bowl, cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and a cloth towel. Let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 45-60 min. | 7. Grease a large cookie sheet. Punch the dough down several times to remove all air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and then divide each half into 3 equal parts. | 8. Roll each part into a 14 inch rope. Braid the 3 ropes, sealing the ends. Place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with other dough half. | 9. In a small bowl combine 1 tbsp water and the egg white, beat slightly. Carefully brush over the loaves. Cover, let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, 20-30 minute. | 10. Heat over to 375. Uncover the loaves, brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for 25-30 min or until golden brown. | 11. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    flour 4 3/4 - 5 3/4 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    sugar 1 tablespoon 55.062 13.7724 0.0 0.0
    salt 3 teaspoons - - - -
    yeast 2 packages - - - -
    water 2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    shortening 2 tablespoons 226.304 0.0 0.0 25.6
    water 1 tablespoon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    egg white 1 17.16 0.2409 3.597 0.0561

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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