The perfect yeast plait for your Easter brunch
A yeast plait is the perfect highlight for any Easter brunch or Sunday breakfast. With this recipe you can conjure up a light and airy yeast plait that will delight not only you but also your guests. Whether spread with butter or jam, this heavenly treat is a must on your breakfast table and will enhance any brunch. So get to work on the dough and let's bake this delicious yeast plait together!
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500 g flour (type 405 or 550)
- 80 g sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 packet of dry yeast (or 42 g of fresh yeast)
- 150 ml lukewarm milk
- 80 g soft butter
- 1 egg (size M)
- zest of 1 organic lemon (optional)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- almond flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and salt. Sprinkle the dry yeast on top (if using fresh yeast, dissolve it in the lukewarm milk first).
- Slowly pour the lukewarm milk into the flour mixture and knead with a wooden spoon or your hands until you have a smooth dough.
- Add the soft butter and egg and knead well until you have a smooth dough. Optionally, add the zest of an organic lemon and knead well.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has roughly doubled in volume.
- After rising, knead the dough again briefly on a lightly floured work surface and divide it into three equal parts.
- Roll the pieces of dough into strands and braid them together to form the typical plait. Alternatively, you can braid the dough into a ring.
- Place the finished plait on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cover again. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven).
- Whisk the egg yolk and brush it over the plait and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
- Bake the yeast plait in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.
- Take the finished yeast plait out of the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Now you can enrich your breakfast table with it and enjoy the plaited bread!
