Procedure

1) Using a stand mixer, put all the dough ingredients into a bowl and using a dough hook attachment, knead until you get a smooth dough. (You can also knead the bread by hands.)

2) Place the dough into a well greased bowl, cover and let it rice for about 45 minutes.

3) Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently knock the air out and divide it into about 100g pieces. You should end up with about nine pieces. 

4) Then, divide each piece into three equal pieces. Using your hands, roll each of these pieces out into a sausage/cigar shape to the length of about 15cm. 

5) Braid the three pieces together (a basic braid) until you have a braided bun. 

6) Continue with steps four and five until you’ve used all your dough.

7) Place all the buns onto a baking sheet lined with the parchment paper. Cover and let rise again (about 30 minutes). 

8) Brush the buns with the egg wash (beaten egg mixed with milk) and sprinkle with seeds of your choice.

9) Bake at 220C fan for about 14 minutes. 

10) Cool the buns down before serving. Enjoy!