Sweet Braided Yeast Loaf
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Vegetarisch German

Sweet Braided Yeast Loaf

A tender German-style Hefezopf with a buttery crumb, gentle citrus aroma, and glossy almond topping. The dough is enriched with milk, egg, and butter, then braided and baked until golden—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon coffee.

65 min 10 Portionen Medium
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Zubereitung

1
Combine the lukewarm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a small bowl. Rest for 5 to 8 minutes, until a thin layer of foam appears on the surface.
2
Mix the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the lightly beaten egg for the glaze, then add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, remaining egg, and lemon zest. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and only slightly tacky. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and rest in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, until doubled in volume.
4
Turn the dough onto the work surface and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a strand about 45 cm long, keeping the ends slightly tapered.
5
Braid the three strands from the center outward, pinch the ends together, and tuck them underneath. Transfer the loaf to a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and rest for 30 to 45 minutes, until visibly puffy.
Three-strand braided yeast loaf before baking KI-generiertes Bild
6
Heat the oven to 180°C conventional (160°C fan). Brush the risen loaf lightly with the reserved beaten egg, then scatter the sliced almonds over the top.
7
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the sheet once, until the loaf is deeply golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the underside. Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Golden Sweet Braided Yeast Loaf cooling on a rack KI-generiertes Bild

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

Milk, egg, and butter create a soft enriched crumb, while a modest amount of sugar keeps the loaf pleasantly sweet rather than cake-like. The braid exposes rounded ridges that brown beautifully and hold a light almond topping.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Store the fully cooled loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze wrapped slices for up to 2 months.

So wärmst du es auf

Warm individual slices in a 160°C oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or toast them lightly. Thaw frozen slices before reheating.

Nährwerte / Portion

302kcal
7,43 gEiweiß
47,08 gKohlenhydrate
9,15 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 9 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 13 Aug. 2026