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This beautifully braided sweet bread is soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla and lemon. With its golden crust, delicate crumb, and optional raisins, it’s a centerpiece-worthy bake—perfect for breakfast, holidays, or a cozy afternoon coffee.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough:
500 g all-purpose flour
42 g fresh yeast (or 2 packets dry yeast)
100 g sugar
200 ml milk (lukewarm)
100 g butter (room temperature, cubed)
2 eggs (medium) 🥚
1 packet vanilla sugar
A pinch of salt
100 g raisins (optional, soaked in rum or water)
Zest of 1 organic lemon 🍋
For Brushing & Topping:
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp milk
Sliced almonds
Pearl sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
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