Grittibanz Bread Recipes

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Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Add the egg yolk, butter and 2 cups of bread flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 14 inch long cylinder. Braid the pieces together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, beat together egg white and water. Brush risen loaf with egg wash and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25, until golden.

GRITTIBANZ BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the yeast with a little of the sugar.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour with the salt, remaining sugar, butter, and milk, egg, and yeast.
• Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rise to twice the amount in a warm place.
• Knead the dough again, use a knife to cut off pieces of dough in the desired size and roll out to an oval shape.
• Shape the dough into the shape of a person, with head, arms and legs.
• Use almonds, raisins, and candied fruit to decorate the dough. Leave to rise in a cool place for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350°F.