ALMOND FILLED BRAID

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Make and share this Almond Filled Braid recipe from Food.com.

Provided by berry271

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
4 1/2-5 cups flour
1 (12 ounce) can almond filling
powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Mix together milk, sugar, and salt, and add to yeast mixture.
  • Stir in butter and eggs.
  • Add 1/2 Celsius flour and beat well.
  • Add enough of remaining flour to handle easily and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl and turn once.
  • Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch down and let rise again until almost double, about 30 minutes.
  • Roll into a 8 by 14 inch rectangle and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Spread almond filling down the center of the dough about 2-3 inches wide.
  • On both sides of filling make 1 1/2-2 inch cuts one inch apart down the length of the rectangle.
  • Take one strip at a time and alternating sides cross them at the center of the filling.
  • Bake at 350 F until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3586.4, Fat 115.6, SaturatedFat 66.7, Cholesterol 641.6, Sodium 3393.8, Carbohydrate 548.4, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 101.8, Protein 87.3

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