Braided Butter Loaf Recipe

Name: Braided Butter Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7g Packet) Dry Yeast; 4-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided; 1/4 cups Warm Water; 1 cup Butter; 1 cup Lukewarm Milk; 3 whole Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 4-1/2 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 cans Pecans, Chopped; Powdered Sugar Icing

Servings: persons

1 package (7g Packet) Dry Yeast
4-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided
1/4 cups Warm Water
1 cup Butter
1 cup Lukewarm Milk
3 whole Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla
4-1/2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cans Pecans, Chopped
Powdered Sugar Icing

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["Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm water. Set aside. Cream butter and remaining 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar; stir in milk; add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add the yeast mixture.", "Combine flour and salt; add 1 cup at a time to the batter. Beat well after each addition. Dough will be very soft. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for several hours.", "Divide dough in two. Divide each half into three parts. Flour hands and roll each section into strips about 18"" long. Braid to form 2 loaves.", "Place in greased loaf pans, 12x3.5x2.5"". Let rise until double. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until done. Turn out of pans and, while still warm, frost with powdered sugar icing and sprinkle with nuts. Tastes even better served with butter."]

1482

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (7g Packet) Dry Yeast, 4-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided, 1/4 cups Warm Water, 1 cup Butter, and more.

Yes, Braided Butter Loaf 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.

Braided Butter Loaf

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