Yeast plait like at the bakery

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 1 kg wheat flour
• 1 cube of yeast, fresh
• 50 g sugar, up to 150 g, to taste
• 1 tbsp, leveled salt
• 100 g butter
• 530 ml milk, or a little more if necessary
• 1 egg(s), for brushing
• possibly almond flakes
• possibly sugar granules

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 45 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

…only much fresher!!

Put the flour in a bowl. Mix the yeast cubes with the sugar and let stand until dissolved. Add the yeast sugar and salt. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the milk. Pour the lukewarm butter and milk into the flour and knead well. Let the dough rest (let it rise). Let it rise for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size. Knead briefly again. Form a plait (either the regular braid or braid it with two strands (explanations for this can also be found online). Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar or flaked almonds, if desired. Bake at 200°C for approx. 40-45 minutes. The dough can also be shaped into round rolls, and raisins can be added if desired. Soak them in water beforehand.