CHRISTMAS BRAID
This holiday bread is easy to make, although the braiding takes a bit of practice. I serve it for evening coffees, then use the rest toasted for breakfast. I also give it as gifts-it's delicious with cheese-and it always goes over big at Christmas bake sales. My husband's a dairy farmer. I work as a bank teller and stenographer. At home, I enjoy cooking and crafts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 breads.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, butter and salt to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Add egg. Beat on low speed with electric mixture for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and continue beating for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins, candied fruit, nuts an enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Divide dough in thirds, then divide each into thirds again. Roll each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place 3 ropes 1 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Begin braiding loosely in the middle and work toward the ends. Pinch ends together and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-40 minutes. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over braids. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks.
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Jimmy Herman
[email protected]I've made this Christmas braid several times, and it's always a success. It's so delicious and festive. I highly recommend it!
Harry Vuzel
[email protected]This Christmas braid recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit at holiday parties. I love the almond filling.
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[email protected]This Christmas braid was a little challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. It turned out so beautiful and delicious. My family loved it!
Tika Phuyal
[email protected]I made this Christmas braid for my family last year, and they couldn't get enough of it. It was so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making it again this year.
Kumar Gyawali
[email protected]This is the best Christmas braid recipe I've ever tried. The dough is so easy to work with, and the almond filling is divine. It's always a hit at holiday parties.
Wesley Gathage
[email protected]I've made this Christmas braid several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The almond filling is so flavorful, and the dough is light and flaky. It's the perfect holiday treat!
Audrey Gaynor
[email protected]This Christmas braid turned out perfect! It was flaky and delicious, and the almond filling was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive holiday treat.
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[email protected]Amazing recipe! The Christmas braid was a huge success at our holiday party. It was so delicious and looked so impressive. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special holiday treat.
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[email protected]I made this Christmas braid for my family, and they loved it! It was easy to follow the recipe, and the braid turned out beautifully. The almond filling was a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. We will definitely be making this again next ye
Enzo Venter
[email protected]This Christmas braid was a bit challenging to make, but the end result was worth the effort! The almond filling was delicious, and the dough was soft and flaky. It was a beautiful centerpiece for our holiday table. I would recommend this recipe to ex
Richard Prowse
[email protected]I tried this Christmas braid recipe, and it was a success! The dough was easy to work with, and the filling was flavorful. I love how the braid turned out golden brown and flaky. It was a perfect addition to our Christmas brunch. Thank you for sharin
Youssef Elaboudy
[email protected]This Christmas braid was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet almond filling and flaky pastry was heavenly. It was easy to make and looked impressive when I brought it to the Christmas party. I received many compliments, and everyone asked fo
Mikey T
[email protected]Wow! This Christmas braid turned out absolutely stunning! It was a hit at our holiday party, and everyone raved about how delicious it tasted. The almond filling was the perfect touch, and the dough was so soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exact