Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 package instant yeast ((2.25 tsp))
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 large eggs (lightly beaten + 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash))
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter ( at room temperature, cut into 6 pieces, plus 2 tablespoons melted for brushing)
  • 2 sprigs rosemary (leaves removed and finely chopped)

Instruction

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for five minutes until foamy.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours and salt.
  • Add eggs and flour mixture to yeast and combine roughly with a wooden spoon. Place the bowl on the mixer and fit with the dough hook, and knead on medium-high speed until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. This will take about five minutes.
  • Beat in the butter one piece at a time until fully incorporated and the dough is sticky but firm. If the dough is too sticky you can add a little more flour a tablespoon at a time until it’s no longer sticky (tacky is okay). Keep in mind adding more flour makes bread more dense.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the warmest spot in your kitchen to rise. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  • Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill the dough for at least two hours, or overnight.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment or a silpat.
  • Once the dough has chilled, divide it into six equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 16-inch-long rope. Braid the ropes on the prepared sheet trays. Press the ends to seal. Set aside and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brush the braids with egg wash and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes. While the bread is baking add the chopped rosemary leaves to the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. After the bread has baked for 20 minutes, remove from oven and brush with rosemary butter. Return to oven and bake for another 8 minutes. Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!