INGREDIENTS
To embark on this baking journey, you’ll need:
450 g of flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sugar
7 g of dry yeast
250 ml of Coca-Cola
3 tablespoons of sunflower vegetable oil
1 egg (for greasing)
3. Crafting the Dough
Mixing the ingredients is the first step towards creating this delectable bread. Here’s how:
Start by sifting the flour into a bowl.
Add salt, sugar, and dry yeast to the flour and mix thoroughly.
Gradually pour Coca-Cola and vegetable oil into the dry mixture.
Knead the dough until it’s soft and non-sticky.
4. Letting it Rise: The Magic of Fermentation
Once the dough is prepared, it’s time to let it rise and work its magic
Grease a bowl and place the dough inside.
Cover it with cling film and a kitchen towel.
Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for an hour.
5. Shaping the Bread
After the dough has risen, it’s time to shape it into loaves:
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into thin, oval-shaped cakes.
6. Braiding and Rising
The next step involves braiding the dough and letting it rise once more:
Roll each cake into a roll and then into a string.
Braid the strings together and let the bread rise for 30-40 minutes.
7. Brushing and Baking
Before baking, give the bread a glossy finish:
Beat an egg and brush it over the bread.
Preheat the oven to 190°C and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes.
8. Slicing and Serving
Finally, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor:
Slice the bread and indulge in its soft texture and delightful flavor.
9. Why Coca-Cola?
You might be wondering, why add Coca-Cola to bread? Well, Coca-Cola’s unique sweetness adds a depth of flavor to the bread, resulting in a delightful taste sensation that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Plus, it adds moisture to the dough, ensuring a soft and tender crumb with every bite.