Christmas Braid

Name: Christmas Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cake yeast; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. milk (lukewarm); 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. nuts

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Christmas Braid – a delicious recipe with cake yeast, sugar, salt, egg, mixed candied fruit, raisins. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cake yeast
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
1 c. raisins
1 c. milk (lukewarm)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. nuts

1
Dissolve yeast in a little warm water.
2
Mix shortening, salt, sugar, egg, vanilla and milk.
3
Add yeast mixture, then flour.
4
Mix well.
5
Add raisins, candied fruit and nuts.
6
Let rise.
7
Divide into 3 parts.
8
Roll each portion into a long roll.
9
Form into a braid.
10
Let rise until light.
11
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350u00b0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cake yeast, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Christmas Braid falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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