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Sausage and Egg Braided Bread

Sausage Egg Braided Bread

This savory braided bread features a soft, golden dough filled with fluffy eggs, seasoned ground meat, and sweet red bell peppers, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course bread, Breakfast
Cuisine german
Servings 7 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl for dough rising
  • 1 skillet for cooking ground meat and vegetables
  • 1 frying pan for scrambling eggs
  • 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup ground beef or ground chicken
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs parsley or oregano

Instructions
 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add flour, salt, egg, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until soft dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Cook ground beef or chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  • Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the meat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In another pan, scramble the eggs until just set.
  • Combine the scrambled eggs with the cooked meat mixture and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Let the filling cool slightly before assembling.
  • Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Place the filling in a strip down the center of the dough.
  • Cut diagonal strips on both sides of the dough and fold them alternately over the filling to braid.
  • Place the braided loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with dried herbs.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • Allow the filling to cool completely to prevent soggy dough.
  • Use ground sausage instead of beef for classic flavor.
  • Top with sesame seeds or grated cheese before baking for variety.
  • Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days.