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Question about eggs in bread

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TheUninvited

Question about eggs in bread

I wanted to know how long it lasts if you make a bread and used an egg on it?

 

I've seen some recipes about soft bread and they use 1-2 egg and some milk powder and i am wondering how long will the bread last without freezer and without refrigerator ofcourse^^

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cgap

I read last week that 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds to 3 tablespoons of water can be used as an egg substitute.

I haven't tried this myself but presumably you have to soak the seeds and then put the mix in a blender, or mash it into a paste. Maybe someone with a bit of knowledge about vegan foods will have more information on this.

Otherwise, I'd say a couple of days before it turns furry.

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Colin2

If anything, the extra fat from the yolk will delay staling a bit.  The milk and eggs give you a softer, fluffier bread. 

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Queen of Tarts

Enriched bread will stay fine for 4-5 days, depending on your room temperature and humidity.  I keep mine wrapped in a clean towel or plastic, and stored in a bread box.  Pain de mie will last up to a week (will be stale, obviously, but not spoiled).  I will never know what the shelf life for babka and sweet buns is, because they disappear too fast :).  I understand you want to be careful with storing dairy at room temperature, but if it's been incorporated into the dough (not baked separately as a custard, for example) it is perfectly safe.  If you want to extend the shelf life of your breads even more, consider using sourdough instead of commercial yeast.

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TheUninvited

thanks so much for help ;)