Braided Brioche

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and yeast until warm.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients, make a hole in the centre and put 3 egg yolks and mix.
3. 3
   Add the milk mixture, the Porto wine and slowly mix everything. If necessary add a little more flour. The dough must be elastic and peel off the hands.
4. 4
   Place a cling film on top of the bowl and let rise for 1 hour.
5. 5
   After rise, cut the dough into three equal parts, make long cylinders to make the braid. Let rise another 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 2.
7. 7
   Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with brown sugar and bake until cooked and gold on top.