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Matcha Zopf

Matcha braid

Ingredients:
500g flour
4 scoops of matcha
1 tbsp salt
1 tablespoon of sugar
4g yeast
300ml milk
60g butter
1 egg yolk

Preparation:
1. Mix milk, sugar and yeast. Put aside.

2. Sift flour, matcha and salt into a large bowl.

3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry mixture as soon as it forms bubbles.

4. Melt the butter, add it and start kneading.

5. Knead until a smooth ball forms.

6. Place in a greased bowl and cover with cling film or a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Oven Preheat oven to 180℃ .

7. Pat the dough to release the gas.

8. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll into threads.

9. Braid two threads into a braid and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

10. Let rest for 20 minutes

11. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with black sesame seeds if desired.

12. Bake at 180℃ for 25 minutes.

13. Remove from the oven and enjoy warm or let cool. Spread with butter, Nutella or jam.

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