Skyrim Braided Bread
This Braided Bread recipe is mostly reserved for special occasions it was inspired by my favorite video game "Skyrim" , I made this loaf of bread for a family reunion but you can make this for any special day for example: discovering this amazing intractable.
Supplies
ingredients:
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 eggs
1/2 cup mixed nuts & dried fruit eg: walnuts, pecans, dates, sultanas
3 cup whole meal flour (whole wheat flour)
2 cup all-purpose flour
extra flour for rolling/kneading dough
tools:
measuring cups
teaspoon
tablespoon
bowl for mixing
cooling rack
spatula
baking paper
tea-towel
Making the Dough
combine the milk, brown sugar, butter, yeast, mixed spice and one of the eggs In a medium bowl.
Stir in the nuts & dried fruit, then mix in the flour.
Stir to combine the ingredients until they come together into a nice dough that is not to sticky.
Kneading the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for several minutes, until it bounces back when poked.
Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Braiding the Dough
Once the dough has risen divide into 3 equal sections and roll in between your hands or on a work surface to create ropes about 14 inches long.
Pinch one end of the ropes together then place on a baking sheet.
Braid the Ropes into a fairly tight braid then cover again with a cloth to allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Baking the Dough
Preheat the oven to 220*c.
Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush it onto the dough, then bake for about 25 minutes until the bread is dark and glossy color.
Place the baked bread on a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely for at least 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.
ENJOY!!!
PS-The bread pairs well with butter and jam or can be enjoyed plain.