Tender Sweet Bread

Makes 2 loaves

prepPreheat oven to 375°F / 190°C
prepLine baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease
690–720 g / 5¾–6 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided	combine flour, sugar, powder, yeast, salt	work in butter, then eggs, water, vanilla	knead until smooth and tacky	rise 75–78°F / 24–26°C, 60–90 min	divide, preshape; rest 15–30 min	shape braids; proof 30–40 min	brush, bake 375°F / 190°C, 25–30 min
100 g / ½ cup granulated sugar
35 g / ¼ cup dry milk powder
9 g / 1 tbsp instant yeast
14 g / 2¼ tsp salt
56 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
315 g / 1⅓ cups water
10 g / 2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg	whisk egg wash ingredients
15 g / 1 tbsp water
⅛ tsp salt

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