Braided Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Cream Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 1 package dry yeast; 2 eggs beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter melted; 1/2 cup warm water; 4 cups flour; 16 ounces cream cheese; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 package dry yeast
2 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter melted
1/2 cup warm water
4 cups flour
16 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Heat sour cream on low heat; stir in sugar, salt and butter. Cool. Sprinkle yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl; dissolve. Add sour cream mixture, eggs, and flour. Pour in refrigerator overnight or until mixture is cool.
2
Mix well.
3
Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll out onto 9x12 inches. Cut each side about 1/3 into center on 3/4 inch slits. Spread cream cheese mixture down center and braid the slits across the top of cream cheese. Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise until double about one hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Brush onto warm bread.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 1 package dry yeast, 2 eggs beaten, and more.

Yes, Braided Cream Cheese Bread 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 Cream Cheese Bread

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