Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- Optional toppings: candied fruits, nuts, holly sprigs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture to dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape into a festive loaf or braids.
- Decorate with candied fruits, nuts, and holly sprigs as desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast effectively.
- You can customize toppings with dried fruits and nuts for extra flavor.
- Brush the loaf with melted butter after baking for a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg