Zebra loaf bread braid: a homemade preparation ideal if you want to cook something soft and unique, made with few but essential ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and yeast. I preferred to add yogurt, replacing oil and classic butter. Let’s say this preparation easily adapts to accompany sweet or savory fillings. Inside, I added chocolate pieces, but they can be replaced with jam or hazelnut cream. Or, for a neutral loaf bread, given the low sugar content, it can be left empty and used for savory preparations.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 372.70 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 61.37 (g) of which sugars 19.29 (g)
- Proteins 12.54 (g)
- Fat 10.51 (g) of which saturated 5.53 (g)of which unsaturated 4.10 (g)
- Fibers 4.36 (g)
- Sodium 17.49 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 110 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for preparing zebra loaf bread
- 10.5 oz all-purpose flour
- 3.2 oz sugar
- 3.7 oz milk (warm)
- 4.6 oz Greek yogurt
- 2 egg yolks
- 0.35 oz fresh yeast
- 1.8 oz dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
Tools for preparing zebra loaf bread
- Loaf Pan
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry Board
Steps for preparing zebra loaf bread
Place the flour in the stand mixer.
Together with the egg yolks and
The yogurt. Heat the milk and incorporate the fresh yeast, let it dissolve and
Add it to the stand mixer.
Using the dough hook, work the mixture for a few minutes.
Until it becomes compact,
Divide it into two parts.
In one part add 3 tablespoons of flour and in the other part add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa.
Work the two dough pieces separately, cover them with plastic wrap and let them double in volume. This will take at least 2 hours.
And here they are, ready.
After the time has passed, divide the two dough pieces again into 2 equal parts and form 4 dough pieces.
Roll out the 4 dough pieces and
Join them together, overlapping and alternating the colors.
With the rolling pin, roll out the joined dough pieces, forming an oval.
From one side, cut the ends and twist them like braids.
On the opposite side, add dark chocolate flakes and roll the loaf bread to create a braid effect.
Place in the loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour. After the time has passed, brush with milk and egg yolk.
Bake the loaf bread in a preheated oven for 30 minutes at 338°F.
And here it is, ready, the zebra loaf bread.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can the zebra loaf bread be used with savory foods?
Yes, certainly, the zebra loaf bread sliced and filled with cheese and cold cuts is ideal also for savory breakfasts. The small amount of sugar makes it suitable for any filling.
