Sweet Maple Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add all of the ingredients to a bread maker and leave it to run until the first proving.
2. 2
   You can also knead the dough by hand if you wish.
3. 3
   If kneading by hand, I recommend using 65 ml water.
4. 4
   Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, cover them with a damp cloth, and leave to sit for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   You can shape the dough however you like, I made mine into rolls and flower shapes this time.
6. 6
   To make the flower shape, take an oblong-shaped piece of dough and stretch it until it's around 25 cm long.
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   Tie the dough into a knot and tuck the ends over and under.
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   Then adjust the shape a little and you have your flower!
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   Leave the dough to prove for a second time at 40C for 20 minutes.
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    Once the dough has proved, preheat the oven to 180C.
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    When the oven has preheated, bake the dough for around 12 minutes at 180C and it's done.
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    This is the maple jam and shortening that I used for this recipe.
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    You can use maple syrup instead if you'd prefer!