Braided Loaf

I decided to try the first recipe of my newly bought baking book.This recipe is really easy to prepare and make...
How is the texture of the Braided Loaf?...

Ingredients;

1 package active dry yeast

1 tsp honey

1 cup lukewarm milk

4 tbsp butter,melted

3 cups bread flour

1 tsp salt

1 egg,lightly beaten

1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp milk for glazing

Method:

1:Combine the yeast ,honey,milk and butter,stir and leave for 15 minutes to dissolve.

2:In a large bowl,mix together the flour and salt.Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and egg.With a wooden spoon,stir from the center,incorporating flour with each turn,to obtain a rough dough.

3:Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.Place in a clean bowl,cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume,about 1 1/2 hours.But I let it proof overnight.

4:Grease a baking sheet.Punch down the dough and divide into three equal pieces.Roll to shape each pieces into a long strip.

5:Begin braiding from the center strip,tucking in the ends.Cover loosely and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

6:Preheat oven to 375 F.Place the bread in a cool place while oven heats.Brush with the glaze and bake until golden.40-45 minutes.Set on a rack to cool completely.

Look at the dough,ready for glazing and going into preheat oven.I guess when it's in process of proofing,the braid really break out.Other than that it's quite good ,I think this recipe is almost close to sweet bun recipe..Give a try.So far I find this recipe is the easier ....