September 27, 2016 - 5:06am
The Six-Pointed Wreath Bread
Formed by a series of interlinked three strand braids.
The centerpiece can be replaced by whatever you choose, including a painted egg for Easter.
* From the book: "The Art of Braiding Bread"
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All your braids are fantastic but this is the best so far IMHO.
- Abe.
Thank you Abe, I keep trying.
Succeeding. I once tried plaiting challah and even a straight forward 4 strand plait is not easy to do and keep its shape after baking. Still tasted good though.
I spend most of my time and effort designing ways to make bread braiding accessible to everyone, so it makes me sad when people admire my work but considers it beyond their reach; all you have to do is try, and persevere.
Perhaps it's time to revisit plaiting. What hydration dough is good for plaiting? And what advice can you give to a novice like me?
Keep hydration at 60%.
As for formulas, Hamelman is always trustworthy
Bread flour 67%
High –gluten flour 33%
Sugar 8%
Yolks 7.5%
Vegetable oil 7.5%
Whole eggs 14%
Water 32%
Salt 1.9%
Yeast 3%
Total Yield 173.9%
and so is Maggie Glazer http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/my-challah-235867
as for advice, it is very simple, keep practicing
good baking