Both delicious and visually appealing.
1.5 cup warm water
1 tbsp instant or active yeast
1/8th cup sugar
Combine and let it rest 5-10 min until the yeast wakes up.
Add:
¼ cup oil
1 egg
½ tbsp salt
Mix everything together.
Add 3 cups all-purpose or bread flower.
Once mixed add 3 more cups flour.
Mix again.
If the mix is too dry after a few minutes add ¼ cup water.
After 10 minutes it should form into a ball.
Transfer to greased bowl.
Let it sit until it doubles (2-4 hours).
Punch it down.
Roll into a ball.
Cut it in half.
Cut each half into 3.
You can season with herbs or chocolate.
Roll out into long 2-3” diameter pieces.
Braid like you braid hair.
Add to baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
Let sit another hour until doubles in size.
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes
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