German Lye Bread (preknot)
1.
Flour, water, salt and yeast are weighed and kneaded into a ball
2.
When kneading into a smooth dough, add butter and knead it to pull out a thicker film and round it.
3.
Divide equally into 7 portions, and cover with plastic wrap to relax for about 15 minutes
4.
Take a loose dough and roll it into a beef tongue shape
5.
Roll up, squeeze and close
6.
Knead into a long strip with a thick middle and thin sides
7.
Lift the two ends and cross them in a circle, lift them up, put them on the dough, refrigerate and ferment for half an hour
8.
Pour 300 grams of warm water into the baking pan, add baking soda and stir until it melts, take out the refrigerated dough and soak it in alkaline water for about 30 seconds on both sides
9.
The soaked dough is sprinkled with white sesame seeds for decoration and cut
10.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, lower the heat to 180 degrees, and bake for about 18-20 minutes
11.
The toasted bread turns dark brown to brown, it looks very appetizing and lacks in appetite