PUMPKIN EGG BRAID
I developed this bread to celebrate our two favorite holidays, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. Try it with flavored butters, and use leftovers for French toast or sandwiches. -Sara Mellas, Hartford, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, egg, brown sugar, butter, pie spice, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 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 thirds. Roll each into a 16-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., For egg wash, in a small bowl, whisk egg and water until blended; brush over loaf. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRAIDED PUMPKIN WREATHS
Give a seasonal favorite, pumpkin bread, a pretty holiday look with one simple twist.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In 2-quart saucepan, heat pumpkin, butter and cider; over medium heat, until 120°F to 130°F. Add to flour mixture; beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. On floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover with plastic wrap and cloth towel; let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
- Grease large cookie sheet. Punch down dough. Divide in half; divide each half into 3 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into 24-inch-long rope. On cookie sheet, place 3 ropes close together. Braid loosely; pinch ends together, forming a circle. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover; let rise in warm place until almost double in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, beat egg and water until well blended; brush over braids; sprinkle with sesame and poppy seed.
- Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire racks. Cool about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 3 g
BRAIDED EGG BREAD
For Rosh Hashana, loaves of braided bread-also commonly called challah-are baked to symbolize continuity. Since I first made this bread some years ago, it has become a much-requested recipe. -Marlene Jeffery, Holland, MB
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients along with eggs. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Set a third of the dough aside. Divide remaining dough into 3 pieces. Shape each into a 13-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. , Divide reserved dough into 3 equal pieces; shape each into a 14-in. rope. Braid ropes. Center 14-in. braid on top of the shorter braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cover with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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