While your bread bakes, tell the tale of St. George. In this story, St. George tames the dragon which symbolizes the inner courage it takes to face our human challenges. As winter’s chill descends, we must tap into our own inner light to bring levity to our world. Perhaps even taming your very own dragon!
Gather Your Supplies:
Dragon bread ingredients:
- 6 cups flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp + 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tsp dry yeast
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
Bake Your Michaelmas Dragon Bread
Step 1:
In a separate bowl, dissolve your 2 tsp of sugar in 2 cups of warm milk. Add your yeast and stir gently. Let sit for 5 minutes or until frothy. Stir in the melted butter then add the mixture to the flour and mix gently.
Step 2:
Add in the remaining sugar, the salt, and stir together. If you’d like any additions (like raisins), add now and fold into the dough.
Step 3:
Add in your egg yolk and gently begin to knead. Once the dough starts to form a ball, roll onto a slightly floured surface and begin to knead. Knead for about 5 minutes and place in a lightly greased (oil or butter) bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Let rest for 1 hour in a warm place.
Step 4:
After resting, knead for 20 seconds and shape your dough on a baking sheet. Let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 5:
Bake your bread at 375° F for 30-60 minutes depending on your loaf. It will be done when you tap gently on the underside of the bread and hear a hollow sound. Once you let the bread cool, cut a slice and enjoy your Michaelmas dragon bread!
We hope your fall is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!
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