Stuffed Braided Loaf with 3 Fillings

Using plain flour and whole spelt flour	Using just plain wheat flour

A soft, tender braided bread filled with matcha-tahini, nutella (next time I am going to try a poppy seed filling for a better colour contrast) and cherry jam. It might look tricky and complicated to make, but it's actually very simple. Braiding and 3 different fillings help create a impressive-looking loaf that is easy to make! You can bake this with just plain wheat flour or use a mix of plain flour and whole spelt for a nuttier flavour.

Dough	Fillings
165 ml Milk 50 g Butter 350 g Plain flour (or 250 g plain flour+100 g whole spelt flour) 5 g Active dry yeast 30 g Sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp Vanilla powder 1 Egg, medium, lightly beaten	90 g Honey tahini 1 tsp Matcha powder 75 g Cherry marmalade 90 g Nutella 1 tbsp Raw sugar for topping, optional

Warm up the milk and butter in a saucepan over low heat until the butter melted. Set aside to cool the mixture briefly.
In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the flour, dried yeast, sugar, salt and vanilla powder. Add in milk-butter mixture and the egg, reserving a tablespoon for the topping. Stir at slow speed for a couple of minutes until the dough comes together. Increase the speed and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
Turn out the dough and shape into a ball. Lightly grease the mixing bowl with a bit of olive oil. Return the dough into the bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and set aside at a warm place for about 1 hour until it's double in size.
Mix the honey tahini with matcha powder until well combined. Grease a 26x12cm loaf pan and set aside.
Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and roll out to a 45cmx45cm square. Divide it into 3 even pieces, 15cmx45cm. Spread each rectangle with a different filling, leaving 2cm free edge of dough free from the filling. Roll each into a log and pinch the edges together.
Braid 3 logs and form into a braided loaf by bringing two ends together under the loaf. Place it into the prepared loaf pan. Cover with towel and let rise about one hour.
Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Brush the bread with the reserved egg. Sprinkle the top with raw sugar if using.
Bake the bread in the middle of hot oven for about 30 minutes until golden-brown. Bread should have a nice hollow sound when thumped on the bottom. Cool on a rack for at least one hour before slicing.

Using just plain wheat flour	Using plain flour and whole spelt flour

46 comments:

Iwona 1/6/20 06:40: Looks so delicious :)
Tania| My Kitchen Stories 1/6/20 07:56: This looks so good Angie. I made a loaf last night stuffed woith garlic butter. It wasn't as good as ypours though!
Nancy Chan 1/6/20 08:47: The braided loaf looks beautiful and delicious. I would love to have a piece to try.
Mandy 1/6/20 12:49: What a brilliant idea Angie! So pretty when cut.
Have a beautiful and happy day.
:-) Mandy xo
Kitchen Riffs 1/6/20 14:57: I always love the look of a braided loaf, and who can resist the flavors of a stuffed loaf? Put them together, and wow! What a treat. This looks terrific, and I really like the recipe. Thanks!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 1/6/20 15:51: Oh, my goodness! These loaves are BEAUTIFUL! I was thinking abut baking bread today, but only one, and something simpler. Wonderful job here.
Martyna 1/6/20 16:03: It looks very deliciious :)
R's Rue 1/6/20 16:29: Beautiful and amazing.
Anonymous 1/6/20 18:37: This is such a beautiful and tasty loaf, Angie!I love the fillings you chose and that the recipe is so versatile!
Ron 1/6/20 18:44: WOW, I'm reaching at the screen trying to get a handful of your bread. You have given me my latest baking challenge. I will try this with a yummy nut-free filling. A great recipe inspiration.
savorthebest 1/6/20 20:33: that's an absolutely beautiful loaf of bread and I bet it tastes fantastic
Raymund 1/6/20 22:09: Wow that looks awesome, never thought of doing three fillings on that bread. Nice!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary 1/6/20 22:58: All three of these loaves are gorgeous! I love a good braided loaf, they are just so pretty! I need to make all of these, because no way can I pick just one!!
tigerfish 1/6/20 23:36: Impressive indeed, esp with the different fillings :) but it's just never simple for me when it comes to baking :O
Yi Reservation 1/6/20 23:54: Matcha-tahini and nutella sounds like an exciting combination. I haven't been adventurous with my bread likely but this recipe is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls 2/6/20 01:16: Your braided loaf turned out so beautifully... and I love all the fun flavors inside. This is such a fabulous treat!
Tanza Erlambang 2/6/20 02:38: loaf so beautiful and sound delicious too....

Have a great day
2pots2cook 2/6/20 10:37: Comforting and healthy ; who could wish to have more ...
rodzinatestuje 2/6/20 15:14: Wow! It's looks really delicious! I'm hungry ;)
Balvinder 2/6/20 17:28: That's a beautiful loaf with three colors and flavors.
Mae Travels 2/6/20 18:23: That looks delightful to eat.

be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
foodtravelandwine 2/6/20 20:47: Pretty!....Awesome!!....Delicious!!....I must try this one!....It looks fantastic!......Abrazotes, Marcela
Juliana 2/6/20 21:16: OMG Angie, what a beautiful loaf of bread...I am loving all the three fillings...thank you for the inspiration.
Have a wonderful week!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 3/6/20 01:38: Such a beautiful loaf of bread. Yum!!
Valentina 3/6/20 06:36: I'm am ALWAYS inspired by your creations. This bread is beautiful, and I'm certain it's incredibly delicious. Love! :-) ~Valentinaa
GiGi Eats 3/6/20 13:12: What a beautiful loaf of bread!!! I can't get over it! Yet another gorgeous recipe I am in awe of Angie!
Anca 3/6/20 16:40: These look amazing. I imagine they are delicious as well. I will bake a sweet loaf in the next few days, that's for sure.
Pam 3/6/20 18:06: Good job, Angie! Your bread and fillings are great! Great flavors and great colors! Take care
Fran @ Gday Souffle 4/6/20 03:33: Yum, this looks like Babka! I've made Babka before using the 'laminated dough' technique (i.e. puff pastry), but your technique looks a lot easier.
I'm not sure how I'd go with braiding three logs, but I'm willing to give it a try!
Noob Cook 4/6/20 05:22: Your bakes are always so amazing. The braiding is so intricate and beautifully done. I can only drool from my screen :)~~~
Nammi 4/6/20 06:42: oh that looks so good. and using wheat flour something I have ! yey. Going to try with nutella as I have a nutella crazed kid LOL.
Natalia 4/6/20 09:22: Just wow! The inside looks absolutely stunning, beautiful combo!
Alida@mylittleitaliankitchen 4/6/20 16:16: Oh wow!This is gorgeous Angie! You should open a bakery, this looks so beautiful and it must be very nice too. I hope you are well. Ciao!
Pam 4/6/20 19:33: What a beauty!!!!
fimere 4/6/20 20:40: il est magnifique et délicieux
bonne soirée
Amy (Savory Moments) 4/6/20 21:44: This is a work of art! What a spectacular looking loaf of bread!
Abbe@This is How I Cook 4/6/20 22:01: You really nailed it with this! So gorgeous Angie!
mjskit 4/6/20 23:14: Well you just threw lots of wonderful flavors into this bread! How did you come up with such an interesting combination? It looks absolutely gorgeous as well as quite delicious.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 5/6/20 02:37: What a gorgeous loaf, Angie! Suddenly, I want to get out some yeast and start baking!!
Marcellina 5/6/20 13:02: This loaf sings to me! What delicious flavours!
gluten Free A_Z Blog 5/6/20 18:32: Angie,
All I can say is What an amazing bread that is! I can only imagine how good it tastes because it looks beautiful!
gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.com 6/6/20 05:06: Angie these loaf look wonderful !!
Evi Erlinda 6/6/20 05:58: I love matcha and nutella. This loaf looks pretty and tasty!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 6/6/20 21:31: Almost too pretty to eat! But the real beauty would be in tasting this unique and delicious bread. Well done!
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Anonymous 9/6/20 20:30: It looks super impressive Angie. And I'm totally in love with the idea of matcha tahini.

Choclette x