Grittibanz Bread

Name: Grittibanz Bread
Ingredients: 4 1/4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar, plus extra for dusting; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup milk, room temperature; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons yeast; 1 egg, for coating; almonds (optional); candied fruit (optional); raisins (optional)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup sugar, plus extra for dusting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk, room temperature
1 egg
2 tablespoons yeast
1 egg, for coating
almonds (optional)
candied fruit (optional)
raisins (optional)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mix the yeast with a little of the sugar.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour with the salt, remaining sugar, butter, and milk, egg, and yeast.
3

Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rise to twice the amount in a warm place.
4

Knead the dough again, use a knife to cut off pieces of dough in the desired size and roll out to an oval shape.
5

Shape the dough into the shape of a person, with head, arms and legs.
6

Use almonds, raisins, and candied fruit to decorate the dough. Leave to rise in a cool place for 20 to 30 minutes.
7

Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350°F.