DILL SEED BRAID

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Its pretty braided shape and pleasant dill flavor distinguishes this golden-brown loaf from other yeast breads. My family loves to eat it alongside soup, roast beef or pot roast. I almost always make two loaves-one just isn't enough!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the yogurt, onion, sugar, butter, egg, dill seed, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.