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In a mixing bowl combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
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Mix 1 minute.
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Next add water and half of the beaten egg.
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Mix.
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Add butter.
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Knead by hand until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
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After that, punch the dough down and make a round ball and allow to rise for 10 minutes .
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Now take out ball and roll out with a rolling pin until you get a large square 11 x 11 inch and 18 thick.
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Cut the dough in to strips.
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[ 1/2 inch width]
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Cover the lightly greased metal bowl.
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[7 inch diameter]
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Weave your lattice design on the oil paper and transfer to the greased bowl.
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Trim any excess dough.
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Coil the 1/2 inch width strips around the edge.
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Now place on a greased baking tray and allow to rise for 35 minutes.
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Brush the remaining beaten egg over the basket.
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Bake at 200C for 20 minutes.
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Check after 15 minutes if basket is browning too quickly cover with foil.
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Basket is completely golden brown remove from oven.
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After cooled, remove bread basket from the bowl.
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Serve with butter or jam.
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Enjoy.
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