Braided Rolls – Czech Housky

Name: Braided Rolls – Czech Housky
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 5 rolls
Ingredients: 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup lukewarm water; 1 and ½ teaspoon active dry yeast; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ medium egg; 1 Tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings
5 rolls
Calories
350 kcal
Course
Bread
Cuisine
Czech

Braided Rolls – Czech Housky

Nora Tran

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Curious about Czech white bread? Then don't miss Housky, braided rolls! Let's dive into the recipe for these golden, crispy delicacies that Czechs savor with everyday toppings like butter, salami, cheese, jam, honey... you name it!

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Ingredients

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Yeast dough:

2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup lukewarm water (or milk)
1 and ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
¼ teaspoon sugar
⅓ cup mayonnaise plain
1 teaspoon salt

Egg wash:

¼ medium egg
1 Tablespoon water

Topping to your liking:

2 teaspoons poppy seeds whole
2 teaspoons caraway seeds mixed with rough salt

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Instructions

Activate yeast: Pour ⅔ cup lukewarm water into a cup, add ¼ teaspoon sugar, and 1 and ½ teaspoon active dry yeast. Stir, and let it stand in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes until it forms a foam on the surface.
Make yeast dough: Add 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and activated yeast in a large bowl. Using a fork, coarsely mix the wet ingredients with the flour. Turn out onto a floured surface and work into a smooth dough with your hands.
Put the dough in a clean bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
Shape Housky rolls: After 40 minutes, dump the dough on a work surface and knead briefly. Divide the dough into five equal-sized pieces. Further, divide each dough into three parts and roll them into strands. The length of one strand should be about as long as your hand from the palm to the end of your middle finger.
Braid the three strands together. Transfer the braided bun rolls to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Leave the bread rolls covered with a kitchen tea towel to rise in a warm place for another 40 minutes.
Topping: Prepare egg wash to brush on the rolls. Whisk ¼ medium egg in a bowl with a fork. Add 1 Tablespoon water and whisk again.
Lightly brush the raised rolls with egg wash. Then sprinkle their surface with a modest amount of poppy seeds or caraway seeds mixed with salt.
Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 450 °F. Move the wire rack to the center of the oven. Place a pot of boiling water on the bottom of the oven to create steam inside. Bake the braided bread rolls in the prepared oven for 13 minutes to golden brown.

Notes

The basic recipe makes five palm-sized braided rolls.
TIP for perfect leavening: I always put the dough in the oven with a pot of hot water at the bottom. I close the oven and let the dough rise in a moist, warm environment. Success guaranteed!
Serve housky rolls fresh as a side dish to soup, goulash, or dinner rolls.
STORAGE: Housky bread rolls are soft the day they are baked. If you don't eat them up, I recommend putting the rolls in a plastic bag and freezing them as soon as they cool. They will keep in the freezer for about three months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	350kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	15mg	5%
Sodium	568mg	24%
Potassium	102mg	2%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	25IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	3mg	17%