Mini Yeast Plaits Recipe

طريقة التحضير

1. For Dough
2. 1
   Dissolve the dry yeast in warm milk and let it rest for a few minutes until it foams.
3. 2
   In a large bowl, mix the flour with sugar and salt. Add the soft butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract (if using).
4. 3
   Add the dissolved yeast and knead everything into a smooth dough until it no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
5. 4
   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in volume.
6. 5
   Divide the risen dough into eight equal pieces on a floured surface. Roll each piece into a thin strand and divide into three parts.
7. 6
   Braid the dough strands into small braids and pinch the ends together. Place the mini yeast plaits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise again for another 15-20 minutes.
8. 7
   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush the mini yeast plaits with egg yolk and sprinkle with chopped almonds and pearl sugar.
9. 8
   Bake the mini yeast plaits for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.