Braided breadheart

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Dough

2. Step 2

   Mix the flour, salt and sugar in the food processor bowl. Crumble in the yeast, mix. Pour in the milky water, knead for approx. 10 mins. using the dough hook on a food processor. Gradually add the butter, knead to form a soft, smooth dough, cover and leave to rise at room temperature for approx. 2 hrs. until doubled in size.

3. Step 3

   To braid the dough

4. Step 4

   Divide the dough into 6 portions, shape each piece into a roll approx. 40 cm long. Braid 3 strands each to make braided rolls. Use the braided rolls to create a heart shape on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover and leave to rise for a further 30 mins.

5. Step 5

   To glaze

6. Step 6

   Beat the egg, brush the bread with the egg glaze.

7. Step 7

   To bake

8. Step 8

   Approx. 30 mins. in the lower half of an oven preheated to 200°C. Remove from the oven, leave to cool on a rack.