Holiday Braids Recipe

Name: Holiday Braids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange zest and cinnamon; set aside.
4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. On greased
5
, roll each portion into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries.
6
On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids. Serve warm.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast, 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Holiday 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.

Holiday Braids

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