Classic yeast plait – simple basic recipe with guaranteed success & granulated sugar

How to prepare

Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, eggs, egg whites, and the lukewarm whipped cream. Knead everything with the dough hook of a hand mixer until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place until it has significantly increased in volume.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175 °C (top/bottom heat).

Knead the risen dough briefly again. If you like, you can now add raisins. Divide the dough into three equal portions, shape each into a log, and braid it.

Place the finished plaited loaf on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush the plaited loaf with it. Sprinkle with almond flakes and sugar, if desired. Let it rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Once the plait has risen nicely, bake it on the middle rack of the oven for about 35 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the finished plait from the oven and let it cool slowly on the baking tray, covered with a clean kitchen towel.