Swedish Braided Bread.
This feels like a big home hug and it’s very simple. Miss Fabian was the first mother I babysat for at the age of 11 and this was her bread recipe, brought over from Sweden. It’s simple and beautiful, just as home should be. Comment BOWL for the set.

3 1/2- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
3 tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
3 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 stick butter

- Mix dry ingredients. Put milk, water and butter in bowl, heat in microwave for 1 1/2 mins or until melted. Allow to cool slightly before adding to dry ingredients.
- Mix until fully incorporated and then knead for 5 minutes. Cover and let rise for 30- 45 mins until doubled in size.
- Cut dough into three pieces and braid. Allow to rise for another 30 mins. Apply an egg wash and bake at 375F for 20-25 mins until golden brown.