Picnic Basket Bread
Elevate your next outdoor gathering with this gorgeous and delicious Picnic Basket Bread, a show-stopping homemade loaf designed to impress. Crafted with basic pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, this bread features an intricate woven design that resembles a charming basket—perfect for a picnic-themed presentation. The dough, kneaded to a smooth and elastic consistency, is shaped into long ropes and carefully braided into a lattice pattern, making it not just a culinary delight but also a fun and creative baking project. Brushed with an egg wash for a perfectly golden, glossy finish, this bread boasts a soft, fluffy interior with a subtle, savory flavor. Whether served as the centerpiece of your picnic spread or paired with dips, cheeses, or charcuterie, this Picnic Basket Bread is as versatile as it is visually stunning. Ready in just over two hours, it’s an irresistible addition to any table. Keywords: picnic bread recipe, homemade bread, bread weaving, artisan bread, picnic basket bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 15 grams sugar
- 10 grams salt
- 300 milliliters warm water
- 30 milliliters olive oil
- 1 piece egg (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil.
Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix the ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 6 or 8 equal portions, depending on the size of your desired 'basket' weave.
Roll each portion into long ropes, approximately 30-40 cm in length. Begin weaving the ropes together on a lined baking tray to create a lattice or basket-like pattern. Pinch the ends together to secure the weave.
After shaping, cover the dough lightly with a towel and let it rest for another 20-30 minutes to rise slightly.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) while the bread is resting.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Gently brush the egg wash over the surface of the woven dough to give it a golden, glossy finish when baked.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 4018 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.2 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 707 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
