St Joseph Bread Recipe

St Joseph Bread Recipe

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St. Joseph Bread is a delicious tradition rooted in Sicilian culture and celebrated every March 19th. This sweet, braided bread honors St. Joseph and symbolizes

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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour - 4 cups (approx. 500g) - Sifted for lightness
  • Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup (100g) - Balances sweetness
  • Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) - For perfect leavening
  • Salt - 1 tsp (5g) - Enhances flavor
  • Ground fennel seed - 1 tsp - Optional for authentic taste
  • Warm whole milk - — 1 cup (240ml), heated to 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast
  • Unsalted butter - — 4 tbsp (56g), melted and slightly cooled
  • Large eggs - — 2, at room temperature
  • Vanilla extract - — 1 tsp, for fragrant sweetness

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