Holiday Braided Bread Recipe

Name: Holiday Braided Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons yeast; 1 ½ cups warm milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; 5 cups white bread flour; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 cup melted butter; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup white bread flour

Servings: persons

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["Mix yeast, milk, and 2 tsp sugar.", "Cover with a paper towel and soak 5-10 minutes.", "Mix 5 cups flour, remaining sugar, salt, cardamom, butter, and eggs.", "Add yeast mixture.", "Knead in remaining flour as needed until soft and elastic.", "Pinch dough into two sections and shape into rolls or loaves.", "Let rise until double in size.", "Bake 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.", "To braid: Roll loaf into a long rectangle with a rolling pin.", "Spread about 1/2 cup filling in a stripe from top to bottom (the long way).", "Using kitchen shears cut the long edges into strips, about an inch wide each with a corresponding strip on the opposite edges.", "Fold strips across the filling back and forth.", "Tuck the ends under the ""braid.""

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 tablespoons yeast, 1 ½ cups warm milk, 2 teaspoons sugar, 5 cups white bread flour, and more.

Yes, Holiday Braided 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.

Holiday Braided Bread

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