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Name: Authentic German Hefezopf (Sweet Yeast Braided Bread)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour (Type 550) or bread flour; 7g active dry yeast (or 42g fresh yeast); 60g granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 100g unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 large eggs; 180ml lukewarm whole milk (approx. 105-115°F / 40-45°C); 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)

Hefezopf

🇩🇪 Germany

Various

Sweet yeast bread braided into a loaf, often enjoyed on festive occasions.

German

Bread

Sweet

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