Big Daddy loves this sweet, braided bread. I'm sure you will love it as well.
Category
Breads
Time
2 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients:
2 eggs, divided
7 grams instant yeast (1 packet)
250 ml milk (8.5 oz)
500 g bread flour
60 g sugar
1 tsp salt
80 g butter
2 or 3 tbs sliced almonds
Needed:
Stand Mixer
bowls
whisk
Instructions
Warm the milk until it is about 105° F. In the bowl of the mixer, Add the milk and the yeast and allow to rest for 10 minutes. You should see some bubbles forming on the surface.
Add 1 egg and whisk. Add the flour, butter (in small pieces), sugar and salt.
Knead for 7-10 minutes until a soft, elastic dough is formed.
Place in an oiled bowl and allow to rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough, and turn out onto a board. Divide into three equal size pieces. Roll each piece into a long roll. Pinch the 3 together and braid. Pinch ends together and place braid into a baking tray.
Allow to rise for another 45 minutes. During the last few minutes, preheat the oven to 350° F.
Beat the remaining egg. Using a pastry brush, apply the egg to the bread. Sprinkle with the almonds.
