Vanocka – Traditional Czech Sweet Bread

Name: Vanocka – Traditional Czech Sweet Bread
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 package instant dry yeast; 1 stick (8 tbs) unsalted butter, softened; 2 egg yolks; 250 ml lukewarm milk (approx. 1 cup + 2 tbs); Handful of raisins; Handful of sliced almonds; Egg wash 1 egg & 1 tbs water; Optional confectioners’ sugar for dusting