Česnica (Serbian Christmas Bread) | DelishGlobe

Ingredients

• 500 g plain flour (strong white bread flour preferred)
• 7 g dried yeast (or 20g fresh yeast)
• 250 ml warm water (plus extra if needed)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil or lard (traditional)
• 1 whole clean coin wrapped in foil (for tradition)
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp milk (for glazing)
• Small pieces of dough shaped into crosses (braids, or birds)