GLAZED CINNAMON BRAIDS
This recipe has been a tradition in my family for many years. The red-hot candies give this bread such a yummy flavor and will be sure to be a hit in your home as well. -Georgia Stull, Harrisonville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, shortening, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the pecans, red-hots, sugar and cinnamon; set aside., Punch dough down. Divide in half. On a greased baking sheet, roll out one portion into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread 1 tablespoon butter down the center; sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture. , 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. Repeat with remaining dough, butter and pecan mixture. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over loaves. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Shari Barrett-Mullings
[email protected]These cinnamon braids were a total flop. The dough was too sticky and I couldn't get it to braid properly. The glaze was also too runny and didn't set properly. I ended up throwing the whole thing out.
Enike Augustine
[email protected]I made these cinnamon braids for my family and they were a big hit! The dough was easy to work with and the braids turned out beautifully. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch, adding a delicious sweetness and shine. I will definitely be making
Miljenko Guzic
[email protected]These cinnamon braids were delicious! The dough was light and fluffy, and the cinnamon filling was perfectly spiced. The glaze added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Josh Wells
[email protected]These glazed cinnamon braids were a huge disappointment. The dough was tough and the cinnamon filling was bland. The glaze was also too runny and didn't set properly. I would not recommend this recipe.
Rokia Mohamed
[email protected]These cinnamon braids were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used a store-bought cinnamon roll dough to save time, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again soon!
mickey blaze
[email protected]Meh.
Trading Angel
[email protected]These glazed cinnamon braids were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and ag
rajih afendi
[email protected]Not a fan. The braids were dry and the glaze was too sweet. I won't be making these again.
Ragini devi Modanwal
[email protected]These cinnamon braids were delicious! The dough was soft and fluffy and the cinnamon filling was perfectly spiced. The glaze added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Davis holy
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a total disaster. The dough was too sticky and I couldn't get it to braid properly. The glaze was also too runny and didn't set properly. I ended up throwing the whole thing out.
Christy Fowler
[email protected]These glazed cinnamon braids were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a delicious sweetness and shine. I will definitely be making these again!