CRANBERRY EGGNOG BRAID

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Meet the Cook: Whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, this is a good party bread. You can't beat it as a gift either...everyone I make it for really enjoys it My husband and I have a daughter, 3, and twins (a boy and girl) who are 2. -Mary Lindow, Florence, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups eggnog
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, yeast and nutmeg; set aside. In a saucepan, heat eggnog and butter to 120°-130° (the butter does not need to melt); add to flour mixture. Beat on low until moistened; beat on medium for 3 minutes. , Stir in cranberries and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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., Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape each third into a 16-in. rope. Braid ropes on a greased baking sheet; seal ends. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine the first 3 glaze ingredients; drizzle over braid. Dust with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

kingcesar_281 Hibdon
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I love the way this braid looks and tastes. It's a perfect holiday treat.


Bristol
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This braid is a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday table.


Amoh Daniel
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this braid without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Md Akas Akas
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This braid is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious treat that's perfect for special occasions.


Star Gaming YT
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I made this braid for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mir Nalain Abbas
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I made this braid with a vegan eggnog filling. It turned out great!


Timothy Lumley
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This braid is a great way to use up leftover eggnog. It's also a fun and festive treat to serve at holiday parties.


Shawn Philpotts
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I would make this braid again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a different eggnog filling, and I would add some spices to the cranberries.


Ashirafu maliro
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This braid was okay, but I've had better. The eggnog filling was a little bland, and the cranberries didn't add much flavor.


Faded_2ndlife
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my braid didn't turn out as beautiful as the one in the picture.


Anthony Simone
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This braid was a disappointment. The eggnog filling was too runny, and the cranberries were too tart.


Wongu John
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I'm not a big fan of eggnog, but I really enjoyed this braid. The cranberries and orange zest helped to balance out the eggnog flavor.


Mike Mata
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This braid was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. It turned out so beautiful and tasted amazing.


Daleysha Parrilla-Brau
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I love the combination of eggnog and cranberries in this braid. It's the perfect holiday treat!


sughra sgoi
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This braid is beautiful and delicious! I made it for Christmas morning breakfast, and it was a huge success.


michelle jacob
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I've made this braid twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggnog filling is creamy and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce adds a nice tartness.


Mcukama Hlase
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This cranberry eggnog braid was a hit at my holiday party! It was so delicious and festive, and it was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be.