Bohemian Christmas Braid Recipe

Name: Bohemian Christmas Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. yeast; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 1 c. milk, scalded; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 4 1/2 c. flour; grated rind of 1 lemon; 1/4 tsp. mace; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp. mace
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

1
Dissolve yeast in water.
2
Combine milk, sugar and shortening. Cool to lukewarm, add to yeast.
3
Beat in eggs and half the flour. Add lemon rind, mace, salt, raisins and nuts.
4
Stir in remaining flour.
5
Knead dough until smooth.
6
Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
7
Divide dough equally in half and each half into thirds.
8
Roll out into long roll and make braid.
9
Shape into circle, pinching ends together.
10
Let rise until light.
11
Brush with mixture of 1 beaten egg yolk and 2 tablespoons milk before placing in oven.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
13
Ice and decorate with maraschino cherries when cool. Makes 2 braids.

1403

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. yeast, 1/4 c. lukewarm water, 1 c. milk, scalded, 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Bohemian Christmas Braid falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bohemian Christmas Braid

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