sweet braided loaves

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Recipe by
Angela Pietrantonio
Woonsocket, RI

I obtained this beautiful loaf from the tast eof home website, it's seriously good!!! Recipe Source~ tasteofhome.com

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For sweet braided loaves

  • 1 pkg
    (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 c
    warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 c
    warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    teaspoon salt
  • 5 1/2
    to 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 c
    golden raisins
  • GARNISH
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    sliced almonds

How To Make sweet braided loaves

  • 1
    In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Stir in raisins.
  • 2
    Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • 3
    Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into six portions. Shape each into a 12-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • 4
    Brush with egg; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each). 5 points per slice

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