diff --git a/src/zopf.md b/src/zopf.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3da3c88 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/zopf.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Zopf + +- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min (plus one hour rising) +- 🍳Cook time: 30 min + +## Ingredients +- 1kg white wheat flour +- ½L milk +- 125g butter +- 14g dry yeast +- 1½T salt +- 1 egg + +## Directions +1. Cut or tear up butter and put in skillet with milk on low heat (This is so the ingredients are not too clod, temperature should not exceed 31 C). +2. Put the flour in a large bow with the yeast, salt, milk and butter. +3. Mix and kneed for at least 15 minutes making sure to stretch the dough a lot. +4. Let the dough rest in a warm spot for at least one hour (temperature should not be higher than 31 C). +5. Start heating an oven at 200 C (no need to preheat, it will be a good temperature once you are done braiding) +6. Cut the dough in two or three sections (different according to region), then stretch and roll into long pieces. +7. Braid the strips, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush down with a beaten egg. +8. Bake for 30 minutes testing with a wooden skewer in the widest part when done. IF the skewer comes out clean, you are done, if not add 5 minutes and repeat. +9. Wait for the bread to cool before cutting. + +## Contribution +- Thijs Wester - [website](twester.tk) + +;tags: swiss bread