Hungarian Egg Twist bread is perfect for every day or a special occasion. You can sprinkle nuts or other additions into this sweetened bread or eat it as is.
In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, salt, butter, sugar, 2 eggs, zest, and raisins. Mix until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, turning the dough once to coat both sides. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in a warm place (1 to 1-1/2 hours).
When risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut it into three equal-sized pieces and allow it to rest covered for about 5 minutes.
Roll each piece of dough into a 20-inch rope. Braid the three pieces into one long twist or join ends into a circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, tucking ends under.
Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled (1 hour). Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the egg yolk and the milk together.