Golden Eggnog Holiday Braid Recipe

Name: Golden Eggnog Holiday Braid Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons warm water (105 to 115 F); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, cut into 2 pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 12-¾ cup dairy eggnog, at room temperature; vegetable oil; dairy eggnog; crushed sugar cubes or sliced almonds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons warm water (105 to 115 F)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, cut into 2 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
12-¾ cup dairy eggnog, at room temperature
vegetable oil
dairy eggnog
crushed sugar cubes or sliced almonds

1
Combine water, sugar and yeast.
2
Stir to dissolve yeast and let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
3
Fit processor with steel blade.
4
Measure flour, butter, salt and nutmeg into work bowl.
5
Process until mixed, about 15 seconds.
6
Add yeast mixture; process until blended, about 10 seconds.
7
Turn on processor and very slowly drizzle just enough eggnog through feed tube so dough forms a ball that cleans the sides of the bowl.
8
Process until ball turns around bowl about 25 times.
9
Turn off processor and let dough stand 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Turn on processor and gradually drizzle in enough remaining eggnog to make dough soft, smooth and satiny but not sticky.
11
Process until dough turns around bowl about 15 times.
12
Let dough stand in work bowl 10 minutes.
13
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and shape into ball.
14
Place in lightly greased bowl, turning to grease all sides.
15
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand in warm place (85F) until doubled, about 1 hour.
16
Punch down dough.
17
Let stand 10 minutes.
18
Divide into 3 equal parts.
19
Shape each part into strand 20 inches long.
20
Braid strands together; tuck ends under and pinch to seal.
21
Place on greased cookie sheet.
22
Brush with oil and let stand in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
23
Heat oven to 375F Brush braid with eggnog and sprinkle with sugar or almonds.
24
Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
25
Remove braid from cookie sheet.
26
Cool on wire rack.

781

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons warm water (105 to 115 F), 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Golden Eggnog Holiday Braid Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!