{"id":745316,"date":"2018-08-08T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T21:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=745316"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:38:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T18:38:06","slug":"how-to-braid-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-braid-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Braid Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"There are few foods more beautiful than braided bread. This centerpiece item might look special, but it really isn't that complicated to learn how to braid bread (especially when you know these pro tips). Once you get the hang of it, you may have so much fun you'll never <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bread-baking-guide\/\">bake bread<\/a> any other way!\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Start Simple<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nWe think braiding bread is as easy as baking bread, but don't feel overwhelmed if the technique sounds too complicated. You can start out with an easier version that still looks special by dividing the dough in half. Roll the halves into ropes (following the instructions below) and just twist them together instead of creating a braid.\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Type of Bread<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe best part about braided bread? You can make it from almost any type of bread dough. <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Give this simple braided bread recipe a try<\/a>, or use your favorite plain white bread or yeasted roll recipe. You can even buy pre-made bread dough from the store!\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Flavoring Braided Bread<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nWe love <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the addition of cardamom and honey to the dough in this sweet version of braided bread<\/a>, but you can also add savory ingredients like <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-herb-braid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">garlic and herbs<\/a> or cheddar cheese, peppers and corn. You can also keep things simple by just adding some texture to the top. Sprinkle sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower kernels or more over the egg wash to turn your braid a multigrain loaf.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-wrap\" data-embedded-listicle-id=\"741719\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-embedded-listicle-url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-nav-left\"><i class=\"dashicons dashicons-arrow-left\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>1 \/ 18<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-nav-right\"><i class=\"dashicons dashicons-arrow-right\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--embeddedlisticle_start-->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-carousel owl-carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps1854_MRR143297C09_10_2b-1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-97551\" alt=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" title=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Sesame Wheat Braids<\/a>When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking every day! I was thrilled when the judges at our county fair gave these braids both a blue ribbon and a best of show award! \u2014Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"embeded-card-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/#card-2\/\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Celebration Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Celebration-Braid_EXPS_HCA18_35599_C11_02_6b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-720623\" alt=\"Celebration Braid\" title=\"Celebration Braid\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Celebration Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Celebration Braid<\/a>During the holidays, I sometimes make a couple of these golden loaves a day to give as gifts. Everyone in our family loves them any time of year. The recipe originated with one for Jewish challah, which I began making over a decade ago.  \r\n\u2014Marcia Vermaire\r\nFruitport, Michigan\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Egg Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Homemade-Egg-Bread_EXPS_TOHD24_373_ChristineMa_4.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2109230\" alt=\"Homemade Egg Bread Exps Tohd24 373 Christinema 4\" title=\"Homemade Egg Bread Exps Tohd24 373 Christinema 4\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Egg Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Egg Bread<\/a>Our egg bread recipe is a showstopping bake for any occasion. The impressive, braided loaves are pillowy, soft and finished with an egg wash for a glorious shine.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Cardamom Twist\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cardamom-Twist_exps79674_HCA2081250A03_01_2bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-61337\" alt=\"Cardamom Twist\" title=\"Cardamom Twist\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Cardamom Twist\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Cardamom Twist<\/a>This golden bread has a soft, tender texture and the perfect amount of cardamom flavor in every bite. Slices are especially good with a cream cheese spread or fresh honey butter. \u2014Carla Miller, Pasco, Washington<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Braided-Onion-Potato-Loaf_exps63413_TH2379797A11_15_5bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-330711\" alt=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" title=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Braided Onion-Potato Loaf<\/a>Ever wonder why a bread recipe includes mashed potatoes? The potato's starchy quality absorbs liquid during the kneading stage, and it holds onto that liquid during baking. The bread finishes with a crisp, brown exterior crust and a flavorful, moist interior that helps the bread keep longer. \u2014Joan Ranzini, Waynesboro, Virginia\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Delicious-Almond-Braids_EXPS_FBMZ18_110538_C05_08_6b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1430142\" alt=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" title=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Delicious Almond Braids<\/a>Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It\u2019s versatile, so you can serve it for dessert, breakfast or brunch. It tastes as if it came from a high-end bakery, but packaged puff pastry dough makes it easy. \u2014Gina Idone, Staten Island, New York<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"embeded-card-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/#card-8\/\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Honey Challah\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps190757_HC163708C05_29_5b.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-85143\" alt=\"Honey Challah\" title=\"Honey Challah\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Honey Challah\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Honey Challah<\/a>Our honey challah is a braided bread that can be made with three, four or even six strands. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through making a gorgeous six-stranded braid.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Italian-Ricotta-Easter-Bread_EXPS_TOHD25_199407_JonathanMelendez_05.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2109796\" alt=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread Exps Tohd25 199407 Jonathanmelendez 05\" title=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread Exps Tohd25 199407 Jonathanmelendez 05\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Italian Ricotta Easter Bread<\/a>I changed our family's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easter-bread-recipes\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\">traditional Easter bread<\/a> by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders! \u2014 Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Seeded-Butternut-Squash-Braid_exps50457_TH2236622B08_10_9bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-57378\" alt=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" title=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Seeded Butternut Squash Braid<\/a>Crunchy, green hulled pumpkin seeds (better known as pepitas)add a slightly nutty taste to this rich and moist bread. Because of their high oil content, pepitas can spoil quickly. Make sure you store them in the freezer to keep them fresh. \u2014Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Roasted-Red-Pepper-Bread_EXPS_HBMZ19_48932_E06_21_11b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1119569\" alt=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" title=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Roasted Red Pepper Bread<\/a>These savory loaves are moist, tender and loaded with flavor from grated Parmesan cheese and roasted sweet red peppers. They're fantastic at dinner or as an appetizer. \u2014Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Cardamom Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOH24_32169_RuthieDarling_12.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2061204\" alt=\"Exps Toh24 32169 Ruthiedarling 12\" title=\"Exps Toh24 32169 Ruthiedarling 12\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Cardamom Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Cardamom Bread<\/a>Make your own cardamom bread for a delightfully sweet, spiced treat, best enjoyed with a cup of coffee.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"embeded-card-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/#card-14\/\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps42099_CW143044B06_12_5b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1498300\" alt=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" title=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Rosemary Walnut Bread<\/a>I received this recipe from a friend who was moving into a new apartment. To celebrate, she made this bread to share and now it is served at many of my family functions.\u2014Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"embeded-card-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/#card-16\/\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"embeded-card-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/#card-17\/\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--embeddedlisticle_break-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-listicle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Braided-Orange-Wreath_exps133714_THCA2180111D03_03_8bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-69985\" alt=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" title=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Braided Orange Wreath<\/a>All eyes will turn to this gorgeous braid when it is set on the table. This orange-scented bread will disappear in no time.\u2014Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/\" class=\"embeded-card-title\" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--embeddedlisticle_end-->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n<h2 class=\"\"><strong>How to Braid Bread<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>What You'll Need<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\">favorite bread dough recipe<\/a> (or, opt for store-bought dough)<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Flour (to keep the dough from sticking)<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">Non-stick cooking spray<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"\">An unrimmed baking sheet<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Step 1: Form the dough into ropes<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-746625 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GHTJS17_4217PU_B09_19_1b.jpg?fit=1024,576\" alt=\"Person rolling bread dough with their hands\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\r\nOnce you've made your dough, you're ready to get started. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, using even pressure so the ropes are the same width from end-to-end. When you're finished, all three ropes should be the same length.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/em>: You may need to lightly flour your hands, especially if your dough is on the soft side. But you don't want to add too much, which can make the dough slide back and forth on the counter. Add just enough flour to your hands or the work surface so the dough doesn't stick.\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Step 2: Criss-cross the ropes<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-746640 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Criss-cross-the-ropes.jpg?fit=1024,576\" alt=\"Person criss-crossing the strands of bread dough\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\r\nArrange the ropes on a greased, unrimmed baking sheet. Make sure each rope has an equal length and none of them are longer than the baking sheet. Pinch the ropes together at one end and tuck the ends under so they look nice and neat. Then, begin braiding by crossing the right rope over the center rope. Then, cross the left rope over the center. Continue alternating, right and left over center, until the braid is done.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Braiding the bread directly on the baking sheet means you won't have to move the braid before baking it! That decreases the risk of stretching the dough once it's finished.\r\n<h4 class=\"\"><strong>Step 3: Finish the Braid<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-746649 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Finish-the-Braid.jpg?fit=1024,576\" alt=\"Finish the Braid\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\r\nFinish alternating the ropes, right and left over center, until you've reached the end of the dough. Pinch the ropes together and gently tuck the ends underneath the braid to give the bread a clean, finished look.\r\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Baking Braided Bread<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBrush the top with an egg wash\u20141 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water\u2014to give it a glossy look. Sprinkle the top with your textured toppings (like sesame or poppy seeds) and pop into a preheated oven. Follow the recipe's baking instructions for time and temperature (or, the package instructions if you're using store-bought dough).\r\n\r\nAllow the bread to cool completely before slicing it. 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When she\u2019s not writing, you\u2019ll find her cooking with fresh produce from the farmers market or planning a trip to discover the best new restaurants.<\/p>","twitter":"","instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/linzdmattison\/","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindsaydmattison\/","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Portland, OR","school_and_year":"University of Tennessee","education":"<ul>\r\n<li>University of Tennessee, bachelor's in Spanish language and literature<\/li>\r\n<li>Cascade Culinary Institute, certificate of completion in culinary arts, sustainable food systems emphasis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","highlights":"<ul>\r\n<li>7 years in food publishing, including freelance recipe development, food writing and product testing<\/li>\r\n<li>Culinary school graduate with 10 years experience working in professional kitchens, including catering and working as the executive chef of a farm-to-table restaurant<\/li>\r\n<li>Co-author of two Ayurvedic cookbooks: <em>My Mother's Ayurvedic Kitchen<\/em> and <em>Ayurveda: Breaking the Rules Without Breaking the Principles<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","expertise":"Cooking techniques; Recipe development; Product testing","short_bio":"<p>Lindsay has been a food writer, recipe developer and product tester for seven years. She\u2019s a culinary school graduate who specializes in sustainable food and seasonal ingredients. She draws on her professional chef background to develop recipes and help home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. When Lindsay isn\u2019t writing, you\u2019ll find her cooking with fresh produce from the farmers market or planning a trip to discover the best new restaurants.<\/p>","user_nicename":"lindsay-mattison","type":"guest-author","nickname":""}},"extracted_shortcodes":{"[collection id=\"741719\"]":{"ID":741719,"post_author":"7034","post_date":"2018-07-30 11:32:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-07-30 16:32:43","post_content":"<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/" data-name=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps1854_MRR143297C09_10_2b-1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-97551\" alt=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" title=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-1854-62\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/" data-name=\"Sesame Wheat Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Sesame Wheat Braids<\/a><\/h2>When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking every day! I was thrilled when the judges at our county fair gave these braids both a blue ribbon and a best of show award! \u2014Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sesame-wheat-braids\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-172537-46\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/" data-name=\"Celebration Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Celebration-Braid_EXPS_HCA18_35599_C11_02_6b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-720623\" alt=\"Celebration Braid\" title=\"Celebration Braid\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-35599-21\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/" data-name=\"Celebration Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Celebration Braid<\/a><\/h2>During the holidays, I sometimes make a couple of these golden loaves a day to give as gifts. Everyone in our family loves them any time of year. The recipe originated with one for Jewish challah, which I began making over a decade ago.  \r\n\u2014Marcia Vermaire\r\nFruitport, Michigan\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/celebration-braid\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/" data-name=\"Egg Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Homemade-Egg-Bread_EXPS_TOHD24_373_ChristineMa_4.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2109230\" alt=\"Homemade Egg Bread Exps Tohd24 373 Christinema 4\" title=\"Homemade Egg Bread Exps Tohd24 373 Christinema 4\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-373-87\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/" data-name=\"Egg Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Egg Bread<\/a><\/h2>Our egg bread recipe is a showstopping bake for any occasion. The impressive, braided loaves are pillowy, soft and finished with an egg wash for a glorious shine.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-egg-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/" data-name=\"Cardamom Twist\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cardamom-Twist_exps79674_HCA2081250A03_01_2bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-61337\" alt=\"Cardamom Twist\" title=\"Cardamom Twist\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-79674-89\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/" data-name=\"Cardamom Twist\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Cardamom Twist<\/a><\/h2>This golden bread has a soft, tender texture and the perfect amount of cardamom flavor in every bite. Slices are especially good with a cream cheese spread or fresh honey butter. \u2014Carla Miller, Pasco, Washington<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-twist\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/" data-name=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Braided-Onion-Potato-Loaf_exps63413_TH2379797A11_15_5bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-330711\" alt=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" title=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-63413-58\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/" data-name=\"Braided Onion-Potato Loaf\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Braided Onion-Potato Loaf<\/a><\/h2>Ever wonder why a bread recipe includes mashed potatoes? The potato's starchy quality absorbs liquid during the kneading stage, and it holds onto that liquid during baking. The bread finishes with a crisp, brown exterior crust and a flavorful, moist interior that helps the bread keep longer. \u2014Joan Ranzini, Waynesboro, Virginia\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-onion-potato-loaf\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/" data-name=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Delicious-Almond-Braids_EXPS_FBMZ18_110538_C05_08_6b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1430142\" alt=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" title=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-110538-68\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/" data-name=\"Delicious Almond Braids\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Delicious Almond Braids<\/a><\/h2>Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It\u2019s versatile, so you can serve it for dessert, breakfast or brunch. It tastes as if it came from a high-end bakery, but packaged puff pastry dough makes it easy. \u2014Gina Idone, Staten Island, New York<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/delicious-almond-braids\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-179268-77\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/" data-name=\"Honey Challah\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps190757_HC163708C05_29_5b.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-85143\" alt=\"Honey Challah\" title=\"Honey Challah\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-190757-20\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/" data-name=\"Honey Challah\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Honey Challah<\/a><\/h2>Our honey challah is a braided bread that can be made with three, four or even six strands. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through making a gorgeous six-stranded braid.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-challah\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/" data-name=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Italian-Ricotta-Easter-Bread_EXPS_TOHD25_199407_JonathanMelendez_05.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2109796\" alt=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread Exps Tohd25 199407 Jonathanmelendez 05\" title=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread Exps Tohd25 199407 Jonathanmelendez 05\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-199407-67\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/" data-name=\"Italian Ricotta Easter Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Italian Ricotta Easter Bread<\/a><\/h2>I changed our family's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easter-bread-recipes\/\">traditional Easter bread<\/a> by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders! \u2014 Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-ricotta-easter-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/" data-name=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Seeded-Butternut-Squash-Braid_exps50457_TH2236622B08_10_9bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-57378\" alt=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" title=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-50457-52\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/" data-name=\"Seeded Butternut Squash Braid\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Seeded Butternut Squash Braid<\/a><\/h2>Crunchy, green hulled pumpkin seeds (better known as pepitas)add a slightly nutty taste to this rich and moist bread. Because of their high oil content, pepitas can spoil quickly. Make sure you store them in the freezer to keep them fresh. \u2014Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina\r\n<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seeded-butternut-squash-braid\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/" data-name=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Roasted-Red-Pepper-Bread_EXPS_HBMZ19_48932_E06_21_11b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1119569\" alt=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" title=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-48932-50\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/" data-name=\"Roasted Red Pepper Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Roasted Red Pepper Bread<\/a><\/h2>These savory loaves are moist, tender and loaded with flavor from grated Parmesan cheese and roasted sweet red peppers. They're fantastic at dinner or as an appetizer. \u2014Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/roasted-red-pepper-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/" data-name=\"Cardamom Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOH24_32169_RuthieDarling_12.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-2061204\" alt=\"Exps Toh24 32169 Ruthiedarling 12\" title=\"Exps Toh24 32169 Ruthiedarling 12\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-32169-16\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/" data-name=\"Cardamom Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Cardamom Bread<\/a><\/h2>Make your own cardamom bread for a delightfully sweet, spiced treat, best enjoyed with a cup of coffee.<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cardamom-braid-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-48139-34\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/" data-name=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps42099_CW143044B06_12_5b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-1498300\" alt=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" title=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-42099-84\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/" data-name=\"Rosemary Walnut Bread\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Rosemary Walnut Bread<\/a><\/h2>I received this recipe from a friend who was moving into a new apartment. To celebrate, she made this bread to share and now it is served at many of my family functions.\u2014Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rosemary-walnut-bread\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-128145-19\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-137616-39\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<!--nextpage-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"listicle-card-image-wrapper\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/" data-name=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"recipe image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Braided-Orange-Wreath_exps133714_THCA2180111D03_03_8bC_RMS.jpg?fit=700,1024\" class=\"large alignleft wp-image-69985\" alt=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" title=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"listicle-page__title\" id=\"recipe-133714-28\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/" data-name=\"Braided Orange Wreath\" data-module=\"content recirculation\" data-position=\"card title\">Braided Orange Wreath<\/a><\/h2>All eyes will turn to this gorgeous braid when it is set on the table. This orange-scented bread will disappear in no time.\u2014Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin<div class=\"listicle-page__buttons\"><div class=\"listicle-page__cta-button\"><a href="https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/" data-name=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/braided-orange-wreath\/\" data-module=\"Content Recirculation\" data-position=\"Go to Recipe\">Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>","post_title":"18 Beautiful Braided Breads","post_excerpt":"From honey challah to cheesy herb wreaths, these beautiful braided breads are almost too stunning to slice into.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"braided-bread-recipes","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-03-29 08:08:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-03-29 13:08:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=collection&#038;p=741719","menu_order":0,"post_type":"listicle","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","dek":"From honey challah to cheesy herb wreaths, these beautiful braided breads are almost too stunning to slice into.","canonical_url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/braided-bread-recipes\/","author_details":{"377500":{"ID":"377500","display_name":"Rachel Seis","first_name":"Rachel","last_name":"Seis","user_login":"rachel-seis","user_email":"sw-58762@skyword.com","linked_account":"rseis","website":"","description":"<p>Rachel has been writing about food for more than a decade; for Taste Recipes, she was first an associate editor and later a deputy editor. Her Taste Recipes recipe roundups cover every food topic imaginable, from tailgate recipes to vintage recipes from the 1950s. Rachel is now the dining critic for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel where she reports on and reviews Wisconsin restaurants. Most recently, she covered the behind-the-scenes of the Wisconsin-focused season of Top Chef.<\/p>","twitter":"","instagram":"","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachel-seis-93a90429","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Milwaukee, WI","school_and_year":"Ohio University","education":"<p>Ohio University, bachelor's degree in journalism<\/p>","highlights":"<ul>\r\n<li>10 years of professional experience writing about food, including two years as deputy editor of Taste Recipes<\/li>\r\n<li>Dining critic for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/li>\r\n<li>Has written for Taste Recipes, Milwaukee Record, Country Woman and numerous other local and national publications<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","expertise":"Food news; Restaurants","short_bio":"<p>As a former deputy editor for Taste Recipes, Rachel spent close to a decade diving deep into the world of food. 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