Egg Braid
Recipe from
Family Circle
These rich yeast loaves have a surprise inside. Each strip of dough is stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling before being braided together.
Servings:
2 loaves (12 servings each)
Ingredients
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Dough:see savings
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2 cupsbread floursee savings
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3 cupsall-purpose floursee savings
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1envelope active dry yeastsee savings
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3 tablespoonssugarsee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonssaltsee savings
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1/4 cupunsalted butter, cut upsee savings
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1 cupwatersee savings
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3 largeeggs, slightly beatensee savings
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Filling:see savings
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6 ouncescream cheese, softenedsee savings
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1/4 cupsugarsee savings
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1/4 cupall-purpose floursee savings
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1 largeeggsee savings
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1 teaspoonvanilla extractsee savings
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1/4ground ground nutmegsee savings
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Glaze:see savings
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1 largeegg, lightly beatensee savings
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Directions
1.
Dough: In large bowl, mix 1 cup bread flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
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In saucepan, melt butter in water. Let cool to 120 degrees F to 130 degrees F on instant-read thermometer. Add to flour; beat with spoon until combined. Stir in eggs. Stir in remaining bread flour, then all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time.
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Knead dough on floured surface until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour if needed. Place in greased bowl; turn to coat. Cover with towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 hour.
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Filling: In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
5.
Punch down dough; let rest 5 minutes.
6.
Divide dough in half. Cover one half. Divide remaining half into thirds. Roll out a third into 15 x 5-inch rectangle. Spread with 3 tablespoons filling. Roll up from long side. Repeat with remaining 2 pieces.
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Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Braid 3 ropes. Tuck ends under. Place on baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic.
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Repeat with other half of dough for second loaf. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover loaves. Brush with egg glaze.
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Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Transfer to rack; cool.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 168, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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