Braided brioche with dried fruits

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 25cl of warm water. Squeeze some orange zest.

2. 2

   In a mixer or by hand, combine the remaining sugar, beaten eggs, salt, oil, flour, raisins, and orange zest with the yeast.

3. 3

   Knead until it forms a homogeneous ball.

4. 4

   Cover the dough ball with a towel and let rise for 2 hours. Then, divide the dough into 2 equal parts.

5. 5

   Divide each part into 3 parts and form long dough ropes.

6. 6

   Flour your work surface.

7. 7

   Then braid using the 3 dough ropes. Pinch the ends of the buns and let rise for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush the buns with egg wash and bake them for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle some almonds on the buns.