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Sunday, October 28, 2012

BRAIDED TUNA BREAD

Braided Tuna Bread Recipe @ treatntrick.blogspot.com

I bake yeast bread quite often because my family loves them.    My boy specially requested this Braided Tuna Bread for his breakfast.

It is a great bread to bring to potlucks or family gatherings.  Filled with tuna, you can also choose other stuffing of your choice.

If you have a bread machine, the process is even easier because the machine kneads the bread for you. But if don't have a BM, no worries! Good old fashioned kneading with your hand is perfect (it's a good workout).

Using a sweet dough,  this Braided Tuna Bread turned out soft and  buttery, however frozen bread dough may also be conveniently substituted by time pressed readers.



BRAIDED TUNA BREAD
Yield   :     2 mini loaves

3 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoon cornflour
3 tablespoon dry milk
3 tablespoon soft butter
2 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm water
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt

FILLING
185 g  tuna flakes drained
1 big onion chopped
3  tablespoon light mayonnaise
salt and black pepper to taste

METHOD

Combine all ingredients except the filling in a mixing bowl, mix and knead using your hand, a stand mixer or bread machine set on dough cycle - to make a soft and smooth dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling.

Gently punch the dough, transfer onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 2 equal  portion.

Braided Tuna Bread Recipe @ treatntrick.blogspot.com

Roll out each portion into 9 x 12 in rectangle. Spread half of the filling down the center section.

To form the braid, cut 1 in cross wise strips down the length of the outside sections. Make sure both sides have  same number of strips.

Starting from the left, lift the top dough strip, gently bring it across the filling diagonally. Repeat on the other side so that  2 strips crisscross each other.

Complete the other piece of the dough using same step.

Cover and let rest for 45 minutes. Towards the end of rising time, preheat oven @ 190 C.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, brush with melted butter.

Transfer onto rack to cool.

Linking to  Yeastspotting 11-2-12

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55 comments:

  1. That looks yumm and delish. Wish i can have few slices now. Ur braid looks perfect. Freshly baked homemadr bread is the best. I am baking some khara buns right now. Will satisfy my cravings for now.

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  2. I have never seen anything like this before. It's so intriguing. Like a tuna encroute but with bread dough? Looks very good!

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  3. Mm I love tuna but I rarely use it in exciting ways. This is really unique I must say. Thanks for sharing

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  4. T&T:
    What a beautiful braided bread you had made. I wonder do you have a daughter with long hair? You must have master the skills from there :-)

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  5. That is a perfect braid!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  6. Exquisito y muy lindo me encanta un gran trabajo,abrazos y abrazos.

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  7. My God...what a piece of work. I respect you for the patience :)

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  8. A stunningly delicious bread :)

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  9. wow perfectly made bread,love it a lot...

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  10. Looks delicious! I really should learn to bake with yeast!

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  11. Love it....
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  12. Wonderfully made tuna stuffed bread. Thanks for sharing.

    today's recipe:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.com/2012/10/tomato-coriander-chutney.html

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  13. Fantastic and very attractive bread.

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  14. Your braided bread looks so good! I can never get the braided part quite right myself. Thanks for linking up with us today, and when you get a chance, please include a link back to Must Try Monday/Morsels of Life. :)

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  15. This is what your son asked for breakfast. Well, how can you pass a recommendation like that? As always, this is an awesome loaf of bread and I love that it's a protein bread, like a sandwich loaf with all of the ingredients contained in one slice. Fabulous!

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  16. Interesting to add the tuna filling! Looks great!

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  17. hi dear, almost missed this post-very interesting recipe, now i know how they cut up the pastry. bookmarked with thanks. have a nice day

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  18. If I didn't know you made it, I would have thought that a bread artisan has created this perfectly made bread!

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  19. Wow perfect looking braid and loved the filling..yummy bread..

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  20. Such a pretty loaf.

    Thanks for linking up with us at Wonderful Food Wednesday!

    Jessica @ At Home Take 2

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  21. Wow, that looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  22. For breakfast -- good idea! Sounds great any time! Thanks for linking on Busy Monday!

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  23. I love how you braided the bread. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe on Simple & Sweet Fridays.


    Jody

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  24. This is beautiful and looks so easy! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!

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  25. Thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Happy Monday wishes xo P.S. sorry I'm so late visiting :-)

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  26. Aree wah!! super. I luv the way it has come out. You have braided it superb. I am sure its a feast for the tongue.

    Cheers
    Latha
    forknfolks.blogspot.com

    Following your blog.

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  27. I would LOVE to have that for lunch today!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up this evening! :)

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  28. Hello! I’m stopping in to invite you to join us at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop
    this week!

    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-7-country-craft.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

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  29. Just stopping by to let you know I featured this on my blog today! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. You can check out the feature and grab a button here: The Fun In Functional #24

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  30. This looks like a fun bread -- with such beautiful presentation. So glad you brought it to the countdown!

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  31. what a fun bread -- and with such beautiful presentation. So glad you brought it to the countdown!

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  32. This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers
    Mamatkamal

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  33. Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party and have a great weekend!

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  34. Looks very tasty! Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma's House we go link party!

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  35. What a beautiful presentation!

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  36. This looks so fun. Will be trying it if I can get over my fear of making yeast bread. Visiting from the hearth and soul link up.

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  37. Like a grilled tuna sandwich in a loaf! I love it! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope to see you there this Sunday too! Enjoy your weekend.

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  38. It looks fantastic. I love homebaked bread. I usually make this braided bread with a cheesy mushroom filling and it tastes great. A tuna filling sounds interesting. I'm going to try it out sometime. :)
    Thanks for sharing this at our #HomeMattersParty

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  39. Yum, this looks so pretty as well as delicious. Thanks for sharing with us at Handmade Monday

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  40. This looks scrumptious! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  41. This sounds soooo good! Thanks for sharing at The Homestead Blog Hop!

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  42. I agree, this would be good for a potluck dinner. Your braid is perfect looking. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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  43. I came over from the Penny's link party to admire your bread. Looks amazing!
    Amalia
    xo

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  44. Oh yes!!! I have to tell you, as a kid I lived on tuna fish. I wasn't the PB&J girl; I took tuna fish sandwiches to school instead. :) My dad also would make tuna casserole which I still love but only make when my husband isn't home. Anyway, enough reminiscing... I'm happy to say I featured your post at this week's Share Your Style #303 for you. <3 I have the canned biscuits and some tuna, hubby's leaving for a trip Wednesday morning... GUESS what's for dinner?!! ;)'

    Many hugs for a new tuna recipe,
    Barb :)

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  45. p.s. I'll use the biscuits instead of making the dough and braid that. :)

    More hugs,
    Barb :)

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  46. This looks so good and I am sure it is delicious too! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  47. Wow! What a treat for family and friends!

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  48. I've never heard of tuna bread. The braided loaf looks amazing! And, I'm sure it tastes delicious. Pinned.
    Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 53.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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  49. Well done, so beautiful and neat.
    I visited you via Saturday Sparks Link Party. My entries are numbered #22+23.
    Please join SSPS: M-S https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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