Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Braided Bread / Challah with Candied Papaya Chunks - Eggless #BreadBakers


      For this month’s Bread Baker’s , The theme chosen by Gayathri of Gayathri’s cookspot was Braided Bread.

  I chose to make this five strand Braided bread with candied Papaya chunks . I used the candied papaya chunks to make it more colourful.



 Candied Papaya chunks is known in our country as Tutti –Frutti , I like munching it. It is used in breads , cakes and cookies. It can be homemade or store bought.

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 Challah is one type of braided bread. Challah is a Braided , celebratory , Jewish  bread. Jews makes challah every Friday and for celebrations. It was the main bread for Sabbath Dinner.

Requirements :

All purpose Flour – 4 cup
Active dry Yeast – 2 ½ tbs
Sugar – 4 tbs
Salt – 1 tsp
Butter – 2 tbs
Luke warm milk – ½ cup
Luke warm Water – 1 ½ cup
Candied Papaya Chunks ( Tutti Frutti )  – 1 cup

Method :

In a large bowl mix together the flour , yeast , sugar and salt.

Add the warm milk and water , mix well.

Transfer to the counter and knead for 15 minutes or till the dough becomes soft.

Add the butter and tutti - frutti and knead again for five minutes.

Place the dough in a oiled bowl and cover with cling wrap . Let it double in volume.

Divide the dough into five equal parts to make five strand braid.

Roll each part into strands of equal length.

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Connect the five strands at one end and spreading the other ends.  From left number the strands 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 . Then place strands 1 over 3, 2 over 3 and 5 over 2. Repeat until the ends of the strands , then pinch the tips together to seal.

Transfer the braided bread to baking tray and brush with melted butter. I spread few Tutti frutti on top. 

Let the bread for second rise for about 30 minutes.

Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes @ 180*C.

Let the bread cool and slice.

Braided Bread with Candied Papaya Chunks is ready to serve.



This month's Bread Baker's theme is Braided Breads and is hosted by Gayathri Kumar of Gayathri's Cook Spot



Here is the collection of all the beautiful braided breads from our team.

  • Almond Braided Brioche by Palatable Pastime
  • Artisan Herb Bread Braid by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
  • Basic Challah Bread by Cook's Hideout  
  • Braided Garlic Bread by Sizzling Tastebuds  
  • Braided Rum & Raisin Buns by All That's Left Are The Crumbs
  • Challah Bread by Mayuri's Jikoni
  • Cherry Cheese Braid by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Chicken Cheese Braided Bread by Sneha’s Recipe
  • Nutella Braided Bread by Veena’s Vegnation  
  • Olive Oil Challah by A Shaggy Dough Story  
  • Orange Saffron Braided Brioche by Food Lust People Love
  • Scali Bread by Karen's Kitchen Stories  
  • Spice and Herb French Braid by The Schizo Chef
  • Sweet Braid Stuffed with Cream Cheese by Basic N Delicious  
  • Two-Seed Potato Challah by What Smells So Good?
  • Whole Wheat Challah Bread by Spill the Spices  
  • Whole Wheat Pizza Braid by Herbivore Cucina  
  • Whole Wheat Zopf Bread by I camp in my Kitchen  
  • Winston Knot Bread by Gayathri's Cook Spot  
  • Zucchini Yeast Bread by Baking Sense  


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    12 comments:

    1. Candied papaya chunks are so colorful! Beautiful challah!

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    2. I love the addition of "tutti frutti" to the bread. I bet it tastes great.

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    3. This bread looks so colourful Saranya. With five strands you have done a great job in braiding..

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    4. I have made a German bread that is similar to this. It sounds wonderful, Saraniya.

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    5. what a lovely challah this - that tutti fruity bread is something my kids would love, Saranya !

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    6. Hi Saranya, this is a beautiful challah. I find braiding five strands really complicated and you've really done a good job

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    7. a tutti frutti braided bread... looks so pretty. A perfect bake for festive days.

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    8. Wow, 5 stranded challah with tutti-fruity looks awesome Saranya. Lovely bread.

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    9. This braid is so beautiful with those cute studded candied papaya chunks

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    10. this fruit studded braid must be as delicious as it is beautiful

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    11. wow 5-strand braid, looks amazing! candied fruits are kids favorite, looks delish

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    12. I'm going to need a lot more practice before I can attempt a 5 strand braid. Your loaf looks perfect and I love the addition of the dried papaya.

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