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

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: 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.