Switzerland · Central Europe
Zopf
Also known as Swiss braid
A Swiss Sunday-morning braided egg bread, brushed with egg wash for a deep shine and traditionally the first thing on the table after church.
Method
Braided Enriched Bake
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
65
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 4
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 7
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Glossy braided crust
- Soft buttery crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
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