Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Sage Braid 2.9 (16) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Bryan Gardner Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Yield: 2 12-inch loaves Tucking in whole fresh sage leaves as you braid the dough (which is flecked with chopped sage and thyme) makes for pretty and fragrant loaves. Ingredients Buttery Yeast Dough, herb variation 16 fresh sage leaves 1 large egg, well beaten Unsalted butter, room temperature, for plastic wrap and brushing Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-inch-long, 3/4-inch-wide rope. Braid 3 ropes together on a prepared sheet, tucking in sage leaves as you work. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under loaf. Brush with beaten egg. Drape loosely with buttered plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining dough, sage leaves, and egg wash. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 55 minutes. Bake loaves until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Brush center with butter and continue baking until outer crust sounds hollow when bottom is tapped, about 8 minutes more. Brush all over with butter. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Print