How to braid a six strand loaf

Get the recipe: https://bakewith.us/7bks43xi A braided loaf is one of the prettiest things you can bake. It’s far less complicated than it looks, and we’ll show you the series of simple steps that creates an intricate six-strand loaf. Watch the video carefully to see each step in the technique. Replay it as many times as you need, and see how the finished result should look. For more quick baking tips and tricks, subscribe to our video channel: http://bit.ly/YTkaf Instructions: Start with six strands, equal in length and width. Pinch the strands at the top into two sections of three each. Join the two sections together into one and pinch firmly. Separate the strands into a single strand on either side, and two sections of double strands in the middle. Cross the outer two strands. Now begin braiding: Bring the outer left strand to the center. Next, bring the second strand from the right to the outer left. Bring the outer right strand to the center. Bring the second strand from the right to the outer left. Repeat the process, starting with bringing the outer left strand to the center until you reach the end. Once you reach the bottom, tuck the ends under and pinch them together. Using the tips of your fingers, roll the loaf back and forth gently to secure the ends, then tuck the tail under the loaf. Leave your comments, questions, and thoughts below – we want to hear from you! Our Baker’s Hotline is here to help.