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Plaited Date Bread Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Ahmed1 / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago The original recipe called for prunes instead of bread…I preferred using dates. Keep those slices in an airtight container for up to 2 days and just roast them In a preheated oven for 10 minutes. From Flip cook Baking by CAROLE CLEMENTS. Prep:25m Cook:20m Servings:12	Ahmed1
	plaited soft bread

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add egg

butter

flour

stir

stirring

done and gathered

knead

elastic and smooth

cover

doubled in volume

cooking dates

punch down

rolling

spread filling

cutting strips

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done

doubled in volume

glazing

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Ingredients

1 tbsp active dry yeast

2 fl oz/ 65ml lukewarm milk

2 fl oz/ 65 ml lukewarm water

2 oz/ 55grams caster sugar

½ tsp salt

1 egg

2 oz/ 55g butter, at room temperature

15 oz-1 lb 2 oz (420-500 g) plain flour

1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water for glazing

Filling:

7 oz (200g) cooked prunes (I used Dates)

2 tsp lemon rind

1 tsp orange rind

¼ tsp grated nutmeg ( I used cinnamon)

1 ½ oz/ 45 grams butter, melted

2 0z/ 55 grams walnuts, chopped

2 tbsp caster sugar ( I didn’t use it as dates have enough sugar)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the yeast and water, stir and leave for 15 minutes. Stir in the milk , sugar, salt , egg and butter. Gradually stir in 12 oz (350g) of the flour to obtain a soft dough.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead in just enough flour to obtain a dough that smooth and elastic . Put into a clean bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours. Meanwhile, for the filling, combine the prunes (dates), lemon and orange rind, Nutmeg (Cinnamon), butter, walnuts and sugar and stir together to blend. Set aside.

Grease a large baking sheet. Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, then roll out into a 15x10in (38x25cm) rectangle.

Carefully transfer to the baking sheet. Spread the filling in the centre.

With a sharp knife, cut 10 strips at an angle at either side of the filling, cutting just to the filling. For a plaited pattern, fold up one end neatly. Then fold over the strips from alternating sides until all the strips are folded over. Tuck excess dough underneath at the ends.

Cover loosely with a tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in volume.

Preheat a 375 F/190C oven. Brush with the glaze. Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.

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Comments

berry 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Wow... dates, how wonderful pictures of your bread... you are an artist. It seems very soft, when I bake breads, it's not easy for me to find soft breads results. 5!

daisy 1 year, 7 months ago said:
What a beautiful bread, and your pictures are just great. Thanx for yet another superb recipe Ahmed, i can't wait to try this.

chriesi 1 year, 7 months ago said:
WoW Ahmed, that is beautiful!

jett2whit 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Worth the effort and the photo's are phenomenal!
Another great post, thank you for sharing.

mumtazcatering 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Thanks Ahmed for sharing another beautiful recipe.....your plaited bread looks awesomely neat.....soon you will be "KING OF BREADS " on GR as well.my friend..............:}
have a blessed weekend!
Mumtaz

hollymayb 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Ahmed, that looks lovely! Another beautiful recipe.

magali777 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Ahmed, this bread looks really beautiful and delicious, just right for any occasion, and dates, seemed to me a great option, a 5 of course!
Magali

midgelet 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I love dates and the photos! Also love prunes!!!!

michelle73 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Oh how I love dates! Those pictures are fantastic Ahmed. I can't wait to try this recipe out. You have my 5 for sure!

greekgirrrl 1 year, 7 months ago said:
One word, my dear Ahmed----STUNNING!!!!!

vivian 1 year, 7 months ago said:
:-) :-)

bushiana 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow this looks so good! i joined this site just to get your recipe! I really wanna try making this bread! I'm a super beginner so i have few questions lol whats caster sugar? is it the same thing as regular sugar? and when you say lemon and orange rind..what is that?!lol

drswati09 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Best recipe and a easy one for a beginner like me..Will try it and surely let u know ..Thank you..

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