Karavay

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in a cup of warm milk, add half of flour and blend carefully.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with a pinch of flour and leave in a warm place for 2-3 hours.
3. 3
   When the leaven doubles the size, add eggs beaten with salt, sugar and milk and stir in the rest of flour thoroughly.
4. 4
   Then pour in melted butter. Knead carefully.
5. 5
   Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6. 6
   Cover with clean towel and let rise in warm place until dough has doubled in bulk.
7. 7
   Punch dough down and let double in bulk again.
8. 8
   Knead the dough and divide into parts 300-400 g.
9. 9
   Shape small oblong balls and decorate with leaves and flowers.
10. 10
    Bake in a well preheated oven on average heat (325) until temp reads 190°F.