MAN EATER

INGREDIENTS

Dough:

1 envelope active dry yeast
Ύ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup bread flour
1 ½ cups white flour, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Glaze:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water

METHOD

• Heat water to 115 degrees; dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Combine sugar, salt, egg, oil, bread flour, and ½ cup white flour in large bowl.
• Add water and yeast mixture and beat until smooth.
• Stir in remaining 1 cup white flour by hand until dough forms.
• On floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
• Spray glass bowl with cooking spray.
• Place dough in bowl, turning once to coat completely.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in warm place to rise until doubled in size (between 1 ½ and 2 hours).
• Grease baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Punch down dough and divide into three equal parts; roll each into long, thin rope.
• On baking sheet, braid ropes gently; tuck ends under and brush with vegetable oil.
• Cover braid and allow to rise for an additional hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Whisk together egg yolk and water. Brush braid with glaze.
• Bake 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.