Herbs and paneer weaving bread basket

To make this bread basket first you will knead bread dough. In a mixing bowl combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix 1 minute. Next add water . Mix grated paneer and combine. Knead by hand until smooth and elastic for about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. After that, punch the dough down and make a round ball and allow to rise for 10 minutes longer.

Now take the ball and roll out with a rolling pin until you get a large square 11 x 11 inch and 1/8 thick.

Cut the dough into strips — 1/2 inch width.

Weave your lattice design on a piece of oiled parchment paper. Lightly grease the top of the 7 inch diameter metal bowl (use butter or cooking spray). Now transfer the paper with the latticed dough into the metal bowl. Trim any excess dough.

Place the remaining 1/2 inch width long strips around the edge (rim) of the dough basket. Now place bowl on a greased baking tray and allow to rise for 35 minutes. Brush milk over the basket. Bake at 200 C for 20 minutes.

Check after 15 minutes — if basket is browning too quickly cover with foil. When basket is completely golden brown remove from oven. After cooled, remove bread basket from the bowl.