HOLIDAY BRAIDS
Once you slice into one of these braids, it'll disappear quickly. The cream cheese, brown sugar and fruit tucked inside the flaky crust is an unforgettable combination. You'll be happy this recipe makes two loaves!-Sally Hook, Montgomery, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange zest and cinnamon; set aside. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. On greased baking sheets, roll each portion into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. , On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Aanuoluwapo Posu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my braids turned out dense and dry.
Rao Majid
[email protected]These braids are so beautiful and delicious. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Reay Lifefunny
[email protected]I made these braids for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Ku'iokalani Walker Hanapi
[email protected]These braids are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love to help braid them.
Aminu Abdullazeez
[email protected]I've been making these braids for years and they're always a favorite. They're so versatile and can be filled with anything you like.
RED ROSTER
[email protected]These braids are the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Nickel Kipchumba
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of these braids. The dough is a bit too dense for my taste.
Erfan Hossainzadeh
[email protected]These braids are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet dough and the savory filling.
Rayan Majhi
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The dough was too sticky and the braids were difficult to shape.
Mesud Adem
[email protected]These braids are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.
Mr Mailed
[email protected]I've made these braids several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.
Min Akter Lima
[email protected]These holiday braids are the perfect addition to any holiday table. They're beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.
Lucianda Mandla
[email protected]I made these braids for my family and they were a big hit! The dough was easy to work with and the braids turned out beautifully.
Angelina Ambrose
[email protected]These braids were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.