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98 Plaited loaf Makes one 16-slice loaf | Preparation time: 140 minutes Ingredients For the dough: 42 g fresh yeast 150 ml milk, 3.5% fat | lukewarm 500 g plain white flour 70 g caster sugar 100 g butter 1 medium egg 1 tsp. lemon zest 2 pinches of salt For glazing: 1 tbsp. milk, 3.5% fat For sprinkling: 20 g flaked almonds 20 g crystal sugar Accessories: Baking tray or universal tray Preparation Stir the yeast into the milk to dissolve it. Add to the flour, sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest and salt and knead for 6–7 minutes until you have a smooth dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the oven in an uncovered bowl. Prove according to the settings in proving phase 1. Divide the dough into 3 strands, each weighing 300 g and measuring 40 cm in length. Then plait the 3 strands and place on the baking tray or universal tray. Brush the plaited dough with milk and then sprinkle it with the almonds and crystal sugar. Automatic programme: Start the Automatic programme and then place the plaited dough in the oven. Manual: Prove the dough using the settings indicated for proving phase 2. Then bake the loaf. Settings for proving yeast dough Proving phase 1 Special applications | Prove yeast dough | Prove for 30 minutes Proving phase 2 Special applications | Prove yeast dough | Prove for 15 minutes Automatic programme for baking bread Bread | Plaited loaf Programme duration: 55 [50] (55) minutes Manual Oven functions: Moisture Plus + Fan Plus Temperature: 160–170°C Booster: Off Pre-heat: Off Crisp function: Off Number/Type of bursts of steam: 1 burst of steam/Manual, immediately after placing the food in the oven Duration: 30–40 minutes Shelf level: 2 [1] (1) Useful tip: Knead 100 g of raisins into the dough according to taste.