Delicious Easter braid with North German spring blossom honey

Easter is a time of celebration and traditional delicacies, and what could be more traditional than a beautifully braided Easter plait? This popular pastry is a symbol of spring and rebirth, and with a touch of North German spring blossom honey, this Easter plait will be an unforgettable treat for your Easter celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 500g flour
• 100 g sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 packet of dry yeast
• 250 ml lukewarm milk
• 100 g soft butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp North German spring blossom honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Grated zest of an untreated lemon
• 1 egg yolk for brushing
• Almond flakes for sprinkling

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the middle.

2. Put the dry yeast into the well and then pour the lukewarm milk over it. Let the yeast activate for about 10 minutes until it foams.

3. Now add the soft butter, eggs, North German spring blossom honey, vanilla extract and lemon zest. Knead everything into a smooth dough that comes away from the edge of the bowl.

4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in volume.

5. After rising, divide the dough into three equal parts and form long strands. Braid the strands into a plait and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

6. Let the plait rise again for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 180°C.

7. Before baking, brush the plait with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle the flaked almonds on top.

8. Bake the Easter braid in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.

9. Take the Easter braid out of the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

10. Serve the delicious Easter braid with spring blossom honey for Easter breakfast or as a sweet treat for your Easter celebrations.

This wonderfully fragrant Easter braid with spring blossom honey will delight your family and friends and will be a real highlight of your Easter celebrations. Happy Easter!

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