Edible Easter egg basket
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. If you don't know, serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Take the dough out of the refrigerator 15 minutes in advance to let it thaw.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the mold. I use a small clay pot, which is especially convenient. I'm confident it won't crack in the oven; it has a flat bottom, so my basket will also have a flat bottom, and its size is just right to help the finished basket hold its shape. I wrapped the pot with foil to make it easier to remove the finished basket.
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Step 3
Roll out the dough to about 3-4 mm thickness. Cut it into three strips 10-12 mm wide, and the rest into strips 5-6 mm wide. Arrange the wider strips like a snowflake, letting the edges hang down. Trim off any excess pieces. Slightly separate the strips on one side and add another one so that you end up with an odd number of strips; otherwise, you won't be able to braid the basket. Gently flatten the dough at the bottom so the finished basket will stand firmly. Begin braiding the basket from the bottom using the thin strips.
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Step 4
You should end up with a basket like this. Secure the last row so that it doesn't collapse during baking.
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Step 5
Transfer the basket to a baking sheet. Make a handle for the basket by braiding three thin strips. Use foil folded into several layers to create a base in the shape of an arch, and place the braid on top of it. For added stability, place a support under the bottom of the arch. Brush the basket and braid with beaten egg yolk and bake in the oven for 30 minutes (temperature 180°C).
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Step 6
The basket and the handle for it are ready. Of course, the handle won't serve its direct function; it will only act as a decoration.
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Step 7
Insert the edges of the handle into the basket. The edible basket for Easter eggs is ready. Just add the eggs.
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Step 8
Look how beautiful it turned out!