CHRISTMAS BRAID (YEAST BREAD)
This is an bread recipe that has been passed through the generations and every person has their own version of it. My mom makes it. I make it, My daughters make it and everyone makes it differently but it's always delicious. The picture is one of mine I made last Christmas season ( I normally make many during the holiday...
Provided by Deb S.
Categories Other Desserts
Time 3h45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Disolve yeast in warm water, stir in milk, sugar, butter, egg, salt and 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in more flour to make dough plyable/easy to handle. Turn into greased bowl, Cover and put on top of stove to rise. Let rise 1.5 hours (until nearly double in size) Punch down, kneed again. Put back in bowl to rise another 1/2 hour or so. Turn out onto Floured area. Cut dough into halves or Thirds (I do halves) Each half gets split into thirds to roll out. Roll out each section, Spread butter, brown suger, walnuts. Roll up, place on (good insulated cookie sheet or baking sheet) don't want the bottom to burn or get too brown.) You place each of the three sections on a baking sheet and braid them together or make a design you feel confortable with. Once you have braided them make sure the ends are closed off..and bake the alotted time. When the breads come out.. Immediately brush butter on them. Brush or drizzle glaze mixture over the warm bread, when still on baking sheet, sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, walnut mixture over the top, decorate with cherries and let cool. This recipe makes two good sized braids. Keep one for yourself and give the other away.. Everyone loves this bread as it's not sickening sweet. Tip. Take breads out when lightly brown.. Don't over cook and you will have a more soft chewy inside to the bread.
- 2. Make a mixture of the filling up while your bread dough is rising. You can also put chop up some of the cherries and put that in your filling if you like. When it is time to roll your dough you will butter it and spread this mixture before you roll up each section and make your braids.
- 3. For the Glaze I generally don't even measure.. I just mix up some confectioners sugar and milk to a smooth consistancy and add a little cherry juice to the mixture for flavor and color. Should be a pale pink color. When the bread comes out. Brush butter over the bread first then when you take the bread off the cookie sheets and put it on a plate or container of your choice you can decorate it by drizzling or brushing on the glaze, sprinkling any left over topping mix over and placing the cherries. I also drizzle more glaze after I have put on my cherries. This bread is soooo good!!
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Jyniese Bryant
j_bryant@gmail.comI can't wait to make this braid again. It's the perfect holiday bread.
Ansari Sab
sansari@hotmail.comThis braid is a must-try! It's delicious and beautiful.
Mansura Islam
mansura.i88@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's the perfect bread to serve at a holiday party or brunch.
SMU Jaman Arowan
sarowan@gmail.comThis braid is so easy to make. Even a beginner baker can make it.
Yakin Free Fire
f-y@yahoo.comI love the orange zest and cranberries in this braid. They give it such a delicious flavor.
Niki Caudill
caudill_n4@gmail.comThis braid is so beautiful and festive. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Nembang Dhiren
dn5@yahoo.comI've made this braid several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve at a holiday brunch.
Danny Smith
smith_danny53@yahoo.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best baker, but this braid turned out perfect.
Bongani Sigonyela
sigonyela-bongani73@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The braid was a huge success at my holiday party.
danilo ducot
d_danilo26@yahoo.comThis Christmas braid is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Junu junu
junu-j@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The braid is always a hit with my family and friends.
Arbaz G
g_arbaz21@hotmail.co.ukThis braid is beautiful and delicious! It's the perfect centerpiece for any holiday table.
Tammy Hart
ht84@aol.comI've never made a yeast bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The braid turned out perfect and it was so delicious.
Razib Ahmed
a@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The braid is easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Mahmoud Adel
adel@hotmail.co.ukI made this braid for Christmas morning and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Alomgir Ahmed
a93@yahoo.comThis Christmas braid is so beautiful and delicious! I love the orange zest and cranberries in it. It's the perfect bread to serve at a holiday party.
Selin Gurung
s.gurung82@yahoo.comI've made this braid twice now and it's always been a success. The instructions are easy to follow and the bread comes out perfect every time.
Shadrack Thuranira
s.thuranira@aol.comThis Christmas braid was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was so delicious and festive looking. I will definitely be making it again next year.