Grittibanzen - Christmas Bread Men

1. 1

   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and make a well.

2. 2

   Add the yeast and warm milk.

3. 3

   Mix yeast and milk and cover the bowl with a damp kitchen cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the remainder of the ingredients ( except egg yolk) and mix together to make a soft dough (if too stiff add a bit of warm milk, if too wet add some flour).

5. 5

   Knead for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover with a damp kitchen towel and put in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Punch down.

8. 8

   Shape into santas, decorate with raisins, chocolate, almonds, sugar, etc.

9. 9

   Brush with egg yolk.

10. 10

    Let rise again until doubled.

11. 11

    Bake in a preheated 400 oven for about 20-25 minutes ( or more or less) depending upon how big the men are.

12. 12

    Done when golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.