BRAIDED CHRISTMAS WREATH

INGREDIENTS:-

1)Plain flour--3 cups

2)Yeast--1 1/2 tsp

3)Warm milk--1/2 cup

4)Sugar--1/4 cup or less

5)Egg--1

6)Oil --1/4 cup

7)Salt--1 tsp

METHOD:-Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk add 1 tsp flour and 1tsp sugar . Let ferment..

Sift the flour into a bowl and add the remaining sugar, oil, salt, 1 beaten egg and the yeast solution..Knead well using more warm water if necessary.. Knead till soft and pliable.Divide into 3 equal portions and roll into thick oblong rolls. Arrange them on a rectangular tray keeping some space in between each roll , so that they do not touch each other when risen well.Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place till the three rolls are double in volume..

Roll again into thinner oblong shapes and arrange them parellel to each other.. Braid them into a wreath shape and bake in a preheated oven for about 25 mnts at 190 degrees..The wreath is done if a hollow sound is heard when tapped on the surface.. Take it out from the oven and while still piping hot,brush with a little milk..Cool and decorate..Serve warm with honey or vanilla glace icing or dusted with sifted icing sugar...Or as plain slices with any non veg curries of your choice!!ENJOYYY..

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!