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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breads and Cakes » Pan Trenza (braided Bread)

    Pan Trenza (Braided Bread)

    Mar 7, 2015 · Modified: Jul 18, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 24 Comments

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    We Colombians loved our parva (baked goods). We have panaderías (bakeries) on every neighborhood corner that sell a variety of savory and sweet breads, cakes, pastries and cookies.

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    Pan Trenza (Braided Bread)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 19 votes
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    Servings 1 loaf

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons of sugar
    • ½ tablespoon of salt
    • 1 packet rapid rise yeast
    • ¼ cup of vegetable oil + plus more to grease the bowl
    • ¾ cup of luke warm water
    • 3 eggs at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or sesame seeds optional

    Instructions
     

    • Sift 3 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a large mixing bowl.
    • Add oil, water, and 2 eggs into the bowl.
    • Mix until everything is combined. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured kitchen counter and knead with your hands for about 15 minutes.
    • Grease a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place the dough seam side down into the greased bowl. Let it sit in a warmer part of your house for one and a half hours. It will double in size.
    • Right before braiding, preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Punch down the dough and divide the piece into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long strand.
    • Lay the strands vertically on the counter. Pinch them together at the top and start braiding. Start at the further most right and take it over two strands. Then take the second furthest strand to the left and place it all the way over to the right. Repeat the same process until the end.
    • Tuck the ends underneath the loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or sesame seeds. Let it rise in the kitchen for 30 minutes.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove it from the oven and let it cool.
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    Pan Trenza (Braided Bread) is very popular in Colombia and has been on my list of recipes to make for years and I really wish I had made it sooner. I honestly had no idea how relatively simple this bread is to make, so there’s no excuse not to throw a loaf together right this minute.

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    Some bakers like to sprinkle sesame seeds or parmesan cheese on top for flavor or add raisins to the dough. I made mine with parmesan cheese on top and my Pan Trenza turned out just as good as I hoped it would, perhaps even better! Be sure to put it on your to-bake list.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Jenny

      March 07, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Gracias Erika!!! Voy a intentarlo! he esperado tener la receta del pan colombiano por mucho tiempo y tu receta se ve facil y ademas.... el pan se ve delicioso. Gracias por tu pagina, es genial!!!

      Reply
    2. Adriana Gutiérrez

      March 07, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      It looks delicious Erica! Now, is there any chance you can find a recipe for Mojicones, sweet rolls with a sugar topping?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 07, 2015 at 8:03 pm

        5 stars
        Here is the recipe: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/mojicones-o-pan-mojicon-colombian-sweet-rolls/

        Reply
      • Yve

        August 25, 2022 at 1:42 pm

        Hola Erica, se puede congelar la masa para usarla después?

        Reply
        • Erica Dinho

          August 25, 2022 at 4:15 pm

          Siempre lo hago el mismo día, pero puedes tratar.

          Reply
          • Anonymous

            August 25, 2022 at 4:38 pm

            Gracias, te dejo saber si resulta.

            Reply
          • Yve

            August 25, 2022 at 4:41 pm

            Gracias, te dejo saber si resulta.

            Reply
    3. renee lalane

      March 08, 2015 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Great photography and the bread looks wonderful!

      Reply
    4. Dianna

      March 08, 2015 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Erica, do you add the dry yeast packet to the flour or do you have to let the yeast rise with warm water first, THEN add to the dry flour mixture?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 08, 2015 at 8:38 pm

        5 stars
        I used rapid rise yeast. When you use this kind of yeast you don't have to dissolve the yeast in water. Basically, this is a dump-it-in-a-mixing bowl kind of recipe.

        Reply
    5. grace

      March 10, 2015 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      this looks beautiful on the inside and out! what a soft, lovely loaf of bread. 🙂

      Reply
    6. EVelyne@cheapethniceatz

      March 12, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous looking bread Erika, would love to have a bite. Looks really pretty.

      Reply
    7. gloria rendon

      March 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      hoy hice la receta esta super facil y queda delicioso.

      Reply
    8. Carolina

      May 12, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Hola, cuantos gramos tiene el sobre de levadura que usas? Extraño mucho los panes colombianos y quiero hacerlo ya!! Gracias!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 13, 2015 at 12:00 pm

        5 stars
        1/4 oz.

        Reply
    9. Joanna Bernadin

      January 18, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Okay originally made this for my boyfriend but with the bread aroma I just had to eat a slice. Ok TWO hehe. It was so good! This will be my go-to recipe. So easy to make. Thank you erica.

      Reply
    10. zaira pineda

      September 01, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      hello for my is better to say how many grams is more perfect, no ref cups thanks

      Reply
    11. María Belisario

      June 11, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Hermoso PAN, dorado y se aprecia húmedo por dentro,gracias por la receta voy a ponerla en práctica y mis felicitaciones

      Reply
    12. Robert Arango

      October 28, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe twice. Both times it came out absolutely delicious - everyone loved it! So reminded me of the bread we ate in Medellin. Thanks.

      Reply
    13. Elizabeth

      May 03, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Hola! Me encantan todo tipo de panes pero en especial los colombianos, De casualidad encontré este website y ya he hecho varias recetas tuyas. Todo me ha quedado muy rico, gracias por las recetas!

      Reply
    14. Paola

      May 22, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      No encuentro levadura instantánea en paquete solo levadura normal en tarro , me puede decir como tendría que hacer en este caso para hacer el pan trenza?
      Gracias por todas las deliciosas recetas!!!!

      Reply
    15. Juan Camilo

      June 02, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      De mis panes favoritos cuando era niño y vivía en Colombia.
      Gracias por permitir recrearlo tan lejos.
      ¡Maravilloso site!

      Reply
    16. Juan Yanez

      February 27, 2021 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Hoy estoy haciendo esta receta. Les contare despues como salio.

      Reply
    17. Martha

      August 14, 2021 at 3:36 am

      Made this bread today, it turned out a little dry. It was quite wet to handle so I had to use more flour to be able to knead, could this be the reason?

      Reply

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