Easter Bread

Ingredients list for Easter Bread

• 1½ cups + Refined flour (maida)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh yeast
• 2 teaspoons Castor sugar (caster sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 5 tablespoons Butter
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Mixed fresh herbs
• 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
• for brushi Milk

Method

1. Take yeast in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons warm water, mix and set aside to activate.
2. Sieve together flour and salt in another bowl. Add remaining sugar and mix well. Make a well in the center, add activated yeast and mix well. Add some water and knead into a dough.
3. Add 2 tablespoons butter and knead into a soft dough. Cover with damp muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 10-15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 180° C.
5. Dust the worktop with some flour, transfer the dough and knock back to release excess air.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll them into an oblong shape sheet. Spread some cheese on one side of each sheet and roll it into a log.
7. Place the sheet on the baking tray, stretch the log, turn into a U-shape and place the ends of log alternatively on each other to make a braid. Roll the braid inside to make a circle. Cover with damp muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 5-7 minutes.
8. Take remaining butter in another bowl. Add mixed herbs and garlic and mix well.
9. Brush the proven dough with some milk and butter-garlic mixture. Place the baking tray in preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
10. Serve hot.

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