Ingredients

For 12 servings:

  • 1 kg of all-purpose flour
  • 350 gr of margarine
  • 4 eggs including 1 for the gilding
  • 25 cl liter of water
  • 25 cl liter of milk
  • 3 large spoons of baker's yeast or 2 small sachets of super active baker's yeast
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 level tablespoon of salt
  • A little powdered nutmeg, liquid vanilla or powdered cinnamon. (optional)
Preparation
  1. Dissolve the baker's yeast in 3 to 4 tablespoons of lukewarm water (not boiling).
  2. On a work surface, mix the flour, margarine, sugar, salt and flavorings.
  3. You then obtain a homogeneous paste.
  4. Add the yeast, milk, and water.
  5. Knead, then add the eggs.
  6. Knead again.
  7. If you deem it necessary, add more flour because the dough should not stick to your fingers.
  8. Roll it into a ball and let it sit for two or three hours in a warm place.
  9. Once the dough has risen, knead there a little.
  10. Braid it or make it into beautiful patterns.
  11. Take the egg intended for the gilding and add the liquid vanilla or cinnamon powder to it.
  12. Using a brush, put the mixture on the top of the braids.
  13. Bake on a baking sheet covered with baking paper until it browns well in the oven at 180°C.