Osterpinze Or Austrian Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl mix the yeast with a coffeespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and 3 tablespoons of milk (taken in the above mentioned measures).
2. 2
   Allow the mixture to double in volume.
3. 3
   In the mixer bowl pour the eggs (2 yolks and 1 whole egg), sugar, orange blossom water, butter and then mix.
4. 4
   Add the mixture with the yeast, flour, milk and raisins. Knead for about 7-10 minutes to get a smooth paste.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with a dry cloth and let the dough double in volume.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured work surface , place the dough, degas it by pressing on it with your fist.
7. 7
   Divide it into 12 equal portions, make balls.
8. 8
   Place the balls on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
9. 9
   With the help of a scissors cut the dough in 3 large notches .
10. 10
    Brown them with the brush with the remaining egg. Dilute it with a tablespoon of milk. Preheat the oven to 170°C and let the buns rise while preheat your oven.
11. 11
    Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes so that they get well browned.