Winston Knot Loaf
from http://figjamandlimecordial.com/2010/09/24/winston-knot-tutorial/

Each loaf here was made with a full batch of bread dough - approximately 850g each. The dough was divided into six balls of approximately 140g each, and then rolled into long logs.

Note that the logs need to be very looong, or you'll run out of dough before the end. The author's were about 60cm/24 inches each. After rolling, very lightly dust the logs in a little flour to help improve definition in the finished loaf.

Step 1: Lay the dough out as shown below. From now on, each group of three adjacent logs will be treated as a single unit. Note that when each group is woven, the rolls should not be turned over but simply rotated, so that the part that is face up continues to be face up for the whole process. Please also note that I stuffed this up in step 2 (but it wasn't too bad, as that bit ended up at the bottom of the loaf).

Step 2: Rotate group 1 down to lie adjacent to group 4.

Step 3: Rotate, without turning over, group 2 under group 4 and over group 1. It should end up next to group 3.

Step 4: Rotate group 3 over group 2 and lie it next to group 1.

Step 5: Weave group 4 under group 1 and over group 3. Nearly there!

Step 6: Bring what you have left of group 2 over group 4, then squelch all the bits together at the bottom. Don't worry too much about neatness, as this ends up on the underside of the loaf.

Step 7: Fold the bottom of the dough (the bit you've just squelched together) upwards to the middle of the dough.

Step 8: Now repeat with the top of the dough. Squish the two bits you've folded in together, but be careful not to squash the dough down, or you'll flatten out the design.

Step 9: Now turn the loaf over and admire your handiwork! Place the dough on a parchment lined tray, then cover it with oiled clingfilm and leave it in a warm place to rise. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) with fan.

To finish, brush the risen dough with a little melted butter, and bake for about 30 minutes, or until dark brown and hollow sounding. Reduce the heat near the end if it starts to brown too much for your liking. Remove from the oven and immediately brush the hot bread with extra melted butter, before allowing to cool on a wire rack.