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Brilliantly braided and ready to eat with a gorgeous golden hue from the kitchens of  faydyn

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This is sort of a half assed challah bread

very good and very easy

you will need:

1 package of active dry yeast (1/4 oz)
1 tsp honey
1 cup of lukewarm milk
4 tablespoons of butter melted
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 egg beaten
1 egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of milk for egg wash

Method:

Combine milk butter honey and yeast and let stand 10 minutes

combine flour and salt. Make a well and add the egg and yeast mixture

with a wooden spoon stir from the center incorporating flour with each turn, to obtain a rough dough

knead on a flowered work surface till smooth and elastic.

lace in clean bowl, cover and let rise until double approximately 1 1/2 hrs

Grease baking sheet or get a baking stone (if you have one)

punch down dough and divide into three pieces. Roll each piece into a long strip
Start braiding in the center and tuck the ends underneath, Cover loosely and leave in a warm place to rise for another 30 minutes

preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Glaze with egg wash and bake until golden (40-45 minutes)


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Allergy warning – recipe contains yeast, dairy & egg products