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Cream Cheese Braids Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c butter or margarine, cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  •  Cream Cheese Filling
  •  Powdered Sugar Glaze
  • 1 (8-oz) container sour cream
  • 1/2 c warm water (105° to 115°)
  • 2 (1/4-oz) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat first 4 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring every once in awhile, until butter melts.
  • Step #2 Cool to 105° to 115°.
  • Step #3 Combine yeast & warm water In a large-ish mixing bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
  • Step #4 Stir in sour cream mixture & eggs; slowly stir in the flour (dough will be soft).
  • Step #5 Cover up & chill at least 8 hrs.
  • Step #6 Divide dough into fourths.
  • Step #7 Turn out each portion onto a heavily floured surface, & knead 4 or 5 times.
  • Step #8 Roll each portion into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle, & spread each rectangle with one-fourth of Cream Cheese Filling, leaving a 1-inch border around edges.
  • Step #9 Carefully roll up, starting at a long side; press seam, & fold ends under to seal.
  • Step #10 Place, seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Step #11 Cut 6 equally spaced Xs across top of each loaf; cover & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, about 1 hr or until doubled in bulk.
  • Step #12 Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 mins or until browned.
  • Step #13 Drizzle warm loaves with Powdered Sugar Glaze.
  • Enjoy the Cream Cheese Braids recipe

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