Sweet Braided Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Beat eggs and egg yolk together in a small bowl. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of beaten egg; keep refrigerated.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine sugar, margarine, and salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until dissolved. Add warm and cool cream to the bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Beat in eggs. Add flour 1 cup at a time, blending well between additions.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Spray a clean bowl with cooking spray. Place dough inside and spray the top.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cover dough with a dish cloth. Turn off oven and place dough inside. Allow to rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove dough from the bowl and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Split in half; split each half into thirds. Roll each section of dough into long, 24-inch snakes. Braid 3 together, making sure to secure the ends. Repeat with the remaining 3 sections.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Reheat the oven to 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Transfer braids to the cookie sheet.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Turn off oven. Let braids rise in the warm oven for 45 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Remove braids from the oven and brush with reserved beaten egg. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Bake braids in the preheated oven until tops are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)