🧂 Ingredients (for 1 dozen)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ½ cup melted butter (unsalted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp mahleb (optional but traditional)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
👩🍳 Method
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, mahleb, and vanilla. Add eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
- Let it rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the braids: Divide dough into equal portions. Roll each into ropes and braid them into small loaves.
- Second rise: Place braids on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
- Brush & bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush each braid with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
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