Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 3/4 tsp. cardamom; 2 c. scalded milk; 2 pkg. dry yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 7 c. flour; egg yolk; sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1
Cream butter, sugar and salt.
2
Add eggs and spice.
3
Cool milk to lukewarm; add yeast.
4
Blend milk mixture with 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
5
Add creamed mixture and remaining flour; mix until smooth.
6
Let rise until doubled in bulk.
7
Turn dough onto floured board.
8
Divide into three equal portions.
9
Put two portions aside.
10
Divide remaining portion into three equal pieces.
11
Shape each piece into a rope and then braid.
12
Tuck ends under and place on greased cookie sheet.
13
Repeat with remaining two portions.
14
Let rise until almost doubled in bulk.
15
Brush tops of loaves with egg yolk, mixed with a little bit of water.
16
Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
17
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.
18
Serve with plenty of butter.

2336

kcal

Calories

Fat

386

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Christmas Bread falls under the General 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.

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