Walnut Krantz Draft

How I make it

Dough

1. In a stand mixer with the dough hook, mix the eggs, butter, sugar and milk.

2. Add the flour, salt and yeast and knead for 20 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

3. Let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.

4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 hours.

Filling

1. Mix all the filling ingredients together, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Assembly

1. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and roll each out on a floured surface to a sheet ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.

2. Spread a third of the filling over each sheet.

3. Roll each sheet into a log and braid the three logs together.

4. Transfer the braid to the loaf pan and brush with the beaten egg.

5. Let rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.

6. Bake for 45 minutes in an oven preheated to 310°F (155°C).