Tricolour Braided Savory Bread

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Tricolour Braided Savory Bread

Description

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Cooking Time

Preparation Time :4 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 4 Hr 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 15
  • 150 gms for the dough : corn flour


  • 150 gms all purpose flour


  • 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast


  • 3/4 tsp brown sugar


  • 1/2 tsp salt


  • 3 tbsp softened butter unsalted at room temperature


  • 1 nos large egg


  • 100 ml lukewarm milk


  • 30 ml vegetable oil


  • 2 tbsp for the saffron colour : paprika powder


  • 1 cups for the green colour : parsley leaves


  • 1/2 cups dill leaves


  • 1/4 cups cilantros


  • 1/4 cups water


  • 2 tbsp freshcream


  • 1/4 tsp salt


  • 1/4 tsp garam masala


  • 1 tsp butter


  • 2 tbsp boiled mashed channa dal


  • 1 nos other ingredients : egg large for egg wash


  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Directions

  • Take corn flour 150 grams , Maida 150 grams , salt 1/2 teaspoon in a bowl .
  • Mix 1.5 teaspoon yeast , 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar in 100 ml lukewarm milk . Wait until frothy .
  • Add 3 tablespoons soft unsalted butter ( room temperature ) to the flours.
  • Add 1 large egg .
  • Start kneading .
  • Add the frothy yeast mixture . Add in remaining milk . ( total 100 ml )
  • Add 30 ml vegetable oil . Knead to a super soft sticky dough .
  • Knead the sticky dough for 15 minutes until dough turns smooth .
  • Cover and rest the dough for 2 hours .
  • Or until dough doubles in size . Keep in a warm place for better proofing .
  • Blend 1 cup parsley, 1/2 cup dill leaves ,1/4 cup cilantros to a smooth paste . Heat tsp butter .
  • Pour in purée , add salt , Garam Masala, fresh cream 2tbs , 2tbs mashed boiled Channa dal. Cook
  • until thick sticky paste achieved . Cool . Our yeast dough has doubled in size .
  • See how it looks . Divide the dough into 3 equal portions .
  • Reserve one portion for white colour . Cover and keep .
  • Take 2 tablespoons paprika powder in a plate . Coat one dough portion on paprika for saffron color.
  • Then the third portion on the prepared spinach paste . Cover and rest all 3 doughs for 30 minutes .
  • Then , shape each portion like vertical logs . Arrange as shown . Saffron , white and green.
  • Bring 3 heads together . Start braiding in opposites securing the ends . Use 1 egg for egg wash .
  • Cover and keep dough for 30 minutes . Dough has risen . Sprinkle sesame seeds .
  • Place in a preheated cooker and bake in high for 25 minutes or until baked texture .
  • Tricolour Corn Braided Bread is ready . Cool the bread . Slice and serve .
  • Super spongy savory bread for evenings .
  • Spongy texture . Lovely colours . Relish .