Sweet Yeast Braid

Step by step

1. 1

   Warm milk to lukewarm, melt butter in it.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk with 1 tsp sugar.

3. 3

   Mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, vanilla and lemon zest in a bowl.

4. 4

   Add milk mixture, 1 egg and yolk of second egg (reserve white for brushing).

5. 5

   Knead into a smooth dough, let rise 60 min in a warm place.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and roll into long strands.

7. 7

   Braid the strands, press ends together firmly.

8. 8

   Place on a tray, let rise another 30 min.

9. 9

   Brush with whisked egg white, sprinkle with pearl sugar.

10. 10

    Bake at 180°C for about 30 min until golden.