APRICOT PINEAPPLE BRAID
Our family can't wait for Christmas morning, knowing this fruit-filled favorite will be on the table. I make several extras for our friends' breakfasts, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Beat in eggs until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , 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., Meanwhile, combine the filling ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Cool. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets., Spoon filling down the lengthwise center third of each rectangle. 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. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm braids.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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M Hamza Rehman
[email protected]This bread is perfect for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.
JJ Kylu
[email protected]I love the combination of apricots and pineapples in this bread. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Bobby Kelley
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
NeatSONIC JGM
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.
Evil* Hassan
[email protected]This is the perfect bread to make for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Isabella Krusche
[email protected]This bread is so good, I could eat it every day.
Sabelo Lwazi
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of apricots and pineapples, so this bread was a no-brainer for me. It did not disappoint!
Shahroz Rafaq
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's so versatile and delicious.
Victor Macharia
[email protected]I made this bread in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe.
Roodab Ali
[email protected]This bread is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is amazing!
zarouati yasser
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Jiwan Bhandari
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect treat for any time of day.
ilori temitope
[email protected]I love the way this bread looks. It's so festive and perfect for any occasion.
Oxid Media
[email protected]This is the best apricot pineapple bread I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Muhammad Aliyu Yero
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
2exslusive Jaydo
[email protected]The bread turned out so beautiful and it tasted even better. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Jaclyn Gerlach
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so simple that even I could do it.
Kami Dunbar
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I made it with my kids and they had a blast.
Rehan Raja
[email protected]I've made this recipe many times and it's always a hit! The combination of apricots and pineapple is perfect.
Poozz Harsha
[email protected]This looks fantastic! I would love to try it out this weekend.