and braided rolls call for two, three, or even more sections of dough that must be plaited together to achieve the desired effect. In some communities, the number of braids has symbolic ...

Plaited loaves look fabulous and provide ... Shape the dough into a ball. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces then roll out each piece into a strand about 40cm/16in long. (It can be helpful ...

Place the roll seam-side down ... Crisscross the dough like a two-strand plait, then gently lift the plaited dough into the prepared tin, tucking the ends under. Cover with a clean tea towel ...