Spinach and Onion Braided Loaf | Red Star® Yeast

Spinach and Onion Braided Loaf | Red Star® Yeast

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This savory braid recipe offers all the delights of bubbly spinach dip in a lovely, woven bread package. A final dusting of Gruyère helps drive home the cheesy

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups (531 to 562g) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt (see note)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) water
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (120g) whole milk
  • 1 large (50g) egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large (19g) egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 large (50g) egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (65g) chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • 9 ounces (255g) fresh spinach, chopped (about 8 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt (see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 cup (57g) freshly grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup (57g) freshly grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

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