Chocolate Braids Recipe

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Chocolate Braids
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  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 teaspoons honey; let stand 5 minutes. Add butter, egg, cocoa, salt, 1-1/2 cups bread flour and remaining honey. Beat 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough.
  2. 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.
  3. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion into a 12x7-in. rectangle.
  4. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread half of the filling over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
  5. Place seam side down on a large greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut roll in half lengthwise, leaving one end intact. Carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut side up. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°. For topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Add nuts. Sprinkle over loaves.
  7. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm loaves. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 677.31 Kcal (2836 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.24g 17%
Cholesterol 33.37mg 11%
Sodium 643.94mg 27%
Potassium 67.93mg 1%
Total Carbs 128.54g 43%
Sugars 37.7g 151%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 7.39g 15%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 19.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.27 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.87g 17%
Cholesterol 14.45mg 11%
Sodium 278.82mg 27%
Potassium 29.41mg 1%
Total Carbs 55.66g 43%
Sugars 16.33g 151%
Dietary Fiber 3.08g 28%
Protein 3.2g 15%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 10%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 8.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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