Best Golden Eggnog Holiday Braid Recipes
CELEBRATION BRAID
During the holidays, I sometimes make a couple of these golden loaves a day to give as gifts. Everyone in our family loves them any time of year. The recipe originated with one for Jewish challah, which I began making over a decade ago. -Marcia Vermaire Fruitport, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf. (32 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, 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., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place ropes side by side on a greased baking sheet. Beginning at one end, braid dough by placing the first rope over the second rope, under the third and over the fourth. Repeat three or four times, beginning each time from the same end. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Whisk egg yolk with water; brush over braid. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
EGGNOG MINI LOAVES
The seasonal flavors of eggnog, rum extract and nutmeg shine through in these moist, golden loaves. Tender slices go great with a cup of coffee. -Beverly Elmore, Spokane, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 3 loaves (6 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat the eggs, eggnog, sugar, butter and extracts; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour into three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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