Zweiback

Name: Zweiback
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. active dry yeast; 4 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 1⁄2 cup warm water; 2 cups lukewarm whole milk; 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 8 cups flour; 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

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These are very much like biscotti, except that they have yeast in them to help with the rising. Use them just as you would commercial zwieback.

Makes: 24Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 30 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Makes: 24

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
4 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1⁄2 cup warm water
2 cups lukewarm whole milk
1 1⁄2 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks, beaten
8 cups flour
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1
Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water.
Step 2
Mix milk, salt, and remaining sugar; add to yeast mixture. Beat in egg yolks.
Step 3
Add 3 cups flour; mix thoroughly. Continue to add flour until you have a smooth dough. Knead until dough is elastic. Set aside to rise for 1 hour.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 5
Shape dough into 1 1⁄2-inch-thick loaves and place on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Step 6
Bake loaves 12 minutes; cool slightly, then remove from baking sheets.
Step 7
Cut loaves diagonally into 1⁄2-inch slices. Lay slices on baking sheets. Combine butter with cinnamon. Brush slices with mixture. Bake 12 minutes more. Cool on wire racks.