Zupfe Loaf with Gruyère

A rustic Swiss bread enriched with milk, butter, and Gruyère cheese, braided and baked until golden-brown and hollow-sounding.

Baking Vegetarian Bread Brunch Swiss

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

2795.5

kcal / serving

2795.5 kcal total

Carbs

402.1g

per serving

402.1 g total

Fat

88.2g

per serving

88.2 g total

Protein

98.4g

per serving

98.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

loaf

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

heaped tsp

Fast-Acting Dried Yeast

tsp

Caster Sugar

Dairy

500

Whole Milk

Divided use

Butter

Softened

Gruyère

Grated

piece

Egg

Free-range, beaten

GrainsCereals

500

Strong White Bread Flour

Plus extra if needed

NutsSeeds

tsp

Salt

Method

Warm 150ml of milk to blood temperature and mix with yeast until frothy.

Sift flour and salt into a bowl and create a center well.

Add yeast mixture, butter, Gruyère, and remaining milk to the bowl.

Knead the mixture for 10 minutes until a dough forms.

Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 90 minutes until doubled.

Divide dough into six portions and roll into long strands.

Plait strands together loosely and place on a greased tray.

Brush loaf with beaten egg and place into a cold oven.

Set oven to 170°C and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden.