For the pre-dough, first mix the yeast with lukewarm milk and 10 g sugar and dissolve it. Then add about 50 g of flour, mix and let rest for 30 minutes
Mix all ingredients for the dough (except butter and salt) with the pre-dough and knead for at least 10 minutes with the dough hook to form a smooth dough.
After about 5 minutes, add the cold butter and salt and continue kneading.
Now shape the dough into a ball, oil lightly and cover and let rise for about 1-2 hours. The dough should have risen clearly.
During the walking time, stretch and fold the dough once, after about 1 hour. I then left the dough covered in the refrigerator overnight, at around 5 ° C. The next day, let the dough acclimate for about 1 hour at room temperature.
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Shape into balls or act and let rest for 10 minutes. Then form 2 strands of about 40 cm. Wrap them together like a cord and place them in the baking pan.
Whisk the egg yolks with a little milk, salt and sugar. Brush the mares with it and cover again and leave to rest for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 220 ° C O / U heat.
Brush the mares with the rest of the whisked egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar and sliced almonds.
Now place the mares in the bottom shelf of the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 180 ° C. Bake the mares for 30 - 40 minutes, depending on the baking pan. If necessary, cover after 20 - 30 minutes so that it does not get too dark.
After the baking time, take the mares out of the mold and let them cool down on a wire rack. Cover with a cloth.