CRANBERRY-ORANGE DANISH BRAID

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This easy braided pastry will fit right in on your holiday brunch buffet.

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
1/3 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 egg yolk
Grated peel of 1 orange
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) cranberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream, to drizzling consistency

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender until the size of small peas. Add 1/3 cup milk; stir until soft dough forms. Gather dough together in a ball, and shape into a flat square. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 8 hours.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Unwrap dough. Sprinkle work surface lightly with flour. Roll dough into 15x9-inch rectangle. Transfer to cookie sheet. With short end of rectangle facing you, gently score it lengthwise, dividing into 3 equal sections. With knife or pizza cutter, cut slanted strips 1 inch wide into both sides.
  • In small bowl, beat all Filling ingredients except cranberries with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly onto center third of dough. Top with cranberries. Working with slanted strips one at a time, crisscross over filling to create a braided look.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool.
  • In small bowl, beat Glaze ingredients with whisk until smooth. Drizzle over braided Danish. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Arfan Anwar
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This is a great recipe for a beginner baker. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Mokter Hossain
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make bread that's perfect for any occasion.


Robert Gannon
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This is the best Danish braid I've ever had!


EMS Susanoo
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I've made this braid several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.


Anas Jadoon
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This braid is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect bread for a holiday breakfast or brunch.


Ezekiel Opa
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I love the orange glaze on this braid. It gives it a beautiful shine.


Tabbyplays
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This braid is the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries.


Haji Ramzan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Aleck Chindove
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This is a delicious and festive bread that's perfect for any occasion.


Bella Brooklynn
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I've never made a Danish braid before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better!


Mdshagor Raz
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This braid is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Swabbie Swabbie
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I love the combination of cranberries and orange in this braid. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Eva Mathot
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This is my new favorite holiday bread! It's so moist and flavorful.


Charles Level
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I've made this braid several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Kristy Pierson
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This Cranberry Orange Danish Braid was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.