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Sweet Semolina Bread (Pâine Dulce cu Griș)

A soft, fluffy bread enriched with semolina and butter — perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with a glass of milk.

Ingredients
  • 150 g warm milk
  • 25 g fresh yeast (or 7 g dry yeast)
  • 3 tbsp sugar (2 tbsp for yeast, 1 tbsp later)
  • 4 tbsp 4–5 flour (for the yeast starter)
  • 70 g semolina
  • 180 g hot water
  • 1 egg (or 2 small eggs)
  • 550 g flour (total, including the starter)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 110 g soft butter
  • 1 egg 1 yolk + 2 tbsp milk (for brushing)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the yeast starter:

    • In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, and 4–5 tbsp flour.

    • Let it rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.

  2. 2
    Prepare the semolina:

    • Mix 70 g semolina with 180 g hot water.

    • Stir well and let it cool completely.

  3. 3
    Make the dough:

    • Add the egg, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, and the rest of the flour (to reach 550 g total) into the yeast mixture.

    • Add the cooled semolina and ½ tsp salt.

    • When the dough starts to form, gradually add the soft butter.

    • Knead until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4
    First rise:

    Sprinkle lightly with flour, cover, and let rise until tripled in volume.

  5. 5
    Shape the bread:

    • Divide dough into 12 pieces.

    • Braid them in groups of 3 to form small loaves.

    • Place in a tray and let rise for 30 minutes.

  6. 6
    Bake:

    • Brush with egg yolk mixed with milk.

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden brown.

    Step by step Youtube Video
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/sweet-semolina-bread-paine-dulce-cu-gris/