A Unique And Delicious Braided Bread

Description

I got this from my relative a few years ago and now everyone loves it!

Ingredients

• Active Dry Yeast
• Honey
• Milk
• Butter
• Flour
• Salt
• Egg
• Egg Yolk

Instructions

1. Combine the yeast, honey, milk, and butter, stir, and leave for 15 mintues to dissolve
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt
3. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and egg
4. With a wooden spoon, stir from the center, incorporating flour with each turn, to obtain a rough dough
5. Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic
6. Place in a clean bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1 / 2 hours
7. Grease a baking sheet
8. Punch down the dough and divide into three equal pieces
9. Roll to shape each piece into a long thin strip
10. Begin braiding from the center strip, tucking in the ends
11. Cover loosely and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes
12. Preheat the oven to 375f
13. Place the bread in a cool place while oven heaats
14. Brush with the glaze and bake until golden, 40 to 45 minutes
15. Set on a rack to cool completely