Christmas Wreath Bread

1. Prepare the materials used.

2. Add the dough ingredients other than butter and salt into the chef's mixing bucket, select the kneading mode, turn on the 2nd gear to gather dough, and then turn to the 4th to 5th gear to knead the dough.

3. Knead the dough to a smooth state, add softened butter, knead at a low level until the butter is absorbed, then add salt and turn to 4-5 levels to knead the dough.

4. Finally, knead the dough at high speed until it has good stretchability and can be pulled out into a thin film.

5. Round the dough appropriately, place it in a bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap.

6. Oven, select fermentation function, time 60 minutes, put the dough in for basic fermentation to about 2 times its size.

7. After the fermented dough is slightly deflated, divide it into 6 equal parts, roll it round, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it relax for about 30 minutes.

8. Roll the relaxed dough into an oval shape, roll the bottom edge thinly after flipping, roll it from top to bottom into a strip shape, cover it and let it relax for a while, then knead it into a long strip shape of about 60cm.

9.3 In a group, start from the middle or one end and weave the dough into a 3-strand braid, connecting the head and tail tightly to form a floral ring.

10. Place the dough in a baking tray lined with oil paper, in an oven, select the fermentation function, and let it ferment for 50 minutes. Place a plate of hot water on the lower baking net to humidify it, and let the dough ferment for a second time until it is about twice as large.

11. Take out the fermented dough, brush it with a layer of egg yolk liquid, and decorate it with raisins.

12. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius, then place the baking tray in the middle layer and bake for about 18 minutes.

13. After baking is complete, the bread is immediately taken out of the oven. After shaking, remove it from the baking tray and let it cool on the rack. Finally, decorate according to your own preferences to enhance the festive atmosphere!