Cream Cheese Braids Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Braids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BREAD; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 packages dry yeast; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla; GLAZE; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

BREAD
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
GLAZE
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
For BREAD: Heat sour cream over low heat.
2
Stir in sugar, salt and butter; cool to lukewarm.
3
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl until dissolved.
4
Add sour cream mixture, eggs, flour, and mix well.
5
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
6
For FILLING: Mix well.
7
Divide dough from the day before into 4 equal parts.
8
Roll each part on a floured surface to an 8x12 inch rectangle.
9
Spread one quarter of the filling on each rectangle, and roll jelly roll style beginning at the long side.
10
Pinch edges together and fold ends under slightly.
11
Place rolls seam side down on greased baking sheets.
12
Slit each roll at 2-inch intervals to resemble braid.
13
Cover and let rise 1 hour, in a warm place until dough doubles in bulk.
14
Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
15
Spread with glaze while warm.

1532

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BREAD, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Braids 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.

Cream Cheese Braids

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