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Making this braided egg bread from scratch is worth the effort.

You Will Need
1 ¼ c. warm water
3 ½ c. flour
2 tsp. active dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar
¼ c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
Honey (optional)
1 tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)

Step 1: Mix yeast and water（和酵母和水）
Mix the warm water, 1/4 cup of flour, and the yeast together in a large bowl, and let it stand for 10 to 20 minutes, until it begins to foam and puff up.

Step 2: Beat in sugar, oil, eggs, and salt（加糖，油，鸡蛋和盐）
Whisk in the sugar, oil, three eggs, and salt.

You can substitute ¼ cup honey for the sugar.

Step 3: Add the flour（加面粉）
Add in the rest of the flour 1 cup at a time, kneading it in with your hands once the mixture thickens. Knead for about five minutes until smooth, adding flour if it’s too sticky. Put the dough in a clean bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise until the dough has doubled in size, about two hours.

Step 4: Punch it（揉面粉）
Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly-floured surface. Knead for about five minutes, adding flour if needed.

Step 5: Make a braid（将面粉分成三段，拧在一起）
Divide the dough into three equal parts and roll each piece into an approximately 9-inch long rope. Braid the three ropes together, and pinch the ends together to seal.

Step 6: Let it sit（放在烤板上）
Put the braid on a greased baking sheet, cover with a dishcloth, and let it rise until it has doubled in size. The dough should stay dented when you poke it, instead of springing back into place.

Step 7: Preheat oven（预热烤炉）
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat the remaining egg and brush it on the top of the braid. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if you like.

Step 8: Bake（烤）
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until bread is golden brown. Test for doneness by taking it out of the oven and rapping it on the bottom with your knuckles; if it sounds hollow, it’s ready.

If the top is browning too fast, tent it with foil.

Step 9: Enjoy!（享受美食）
Cool at least one hour before slicing. If you have any left over, use it for French toast in the morning!

词汇讲解

【词汇讲解】

1.braid vt. 编织，编造，混合

如：The general's uniform was trimmed with gold braid.
将官的制服饰有金色的穗带。

She braided the neckline, hem and cuffs of the dress.
她用穗带装饰连衣裙的领口、摺边和袖口。

2.puff up 肿起，肿胀，吹捧

如：The newspaper puff up that new athlete into a superstar
报界把那个新运动员吹捧成为超级明星。

That boy puff up himself in front of the girls.
那男孩在女孩面前吹捧自已。

3.knead vt. 揉(面粉等), 按摩，捏制

如：Pizza dough must be knead for five minutes.
做比萨饼的面团要揉５分钟。

After she kneaded his muscles, he felt very comfortable.
她给他按摩了肌肉以后，他感到很舒服。

4.dishcloth n. 抹布
5.Punch vt. 以拳重击，开洞，剪票，按(键)

如：He punched the policeman on the nose and was arrested.
他猛击那个警察的鼻子，结果被逮捕了。

The conductor punched his bus ticket.
售票员用剪票夹在他的汽车票上打孔。

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