Walnut Cream Braid Recipe

Name: Walnut Cream Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add butter, sugar, salt, egg and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on low for 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar; set aside.
3
Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle and place on greased
4
. Spread half of the filling down the center third of each rectangle. Sprinkle with walnuts.
5
On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Seal ends. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Store for refrigerator.

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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: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Walnut Cream Braid 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.

Walnut Cream Braid

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