Holiday Braid Bread Recipe

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Holiday Braid Bread
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
434
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup marsala , or dark rum
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 cup luke warm water, 110
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tbsp. milk

Directions:

  1. To make dough: Stir raisins and Marsala (or rum) in a medium saucepan over low heat until the raisins are heated through, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan until the butter turns a light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add milk and oil. Cool to luke warm and pour into the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the milk mixture. Lightly beat 2 of the eggs and add to the bowl along with sugar, orange zest, anise seed, vanilla and salt. Gradually stir in just enough flour to make a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough for about 6 minutes using a mixer fitted with a bread hook, or knead by hand for 10-12 minutes on a lightly floured surface. As you work, add just enough additional flour to make a smooth, elastic but still slightly sticky dough. (Do not add too much flour or the dough will not rise properly.) Drain the raisins and work in, a handful at a time, until well distributed in the dough.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a large, oiled bowl; turn to coat with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  6. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with no-stick cooking spray. Gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 14 rope. Loosely braid the 3 ropes and firmly pinch the ends together. Transfer the braid to a prepared baking sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 375*. To glaze the braid, beat the remaining egg and brush 2-3 tsps. of it over the dough; discard the leftover egg. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.
  8. To make icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to make a thick but pourable icing. Drizzle over the warm bread and sprinkle immediately with almonds
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 433.57 Kcal (1815 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.91g 24%
Cholesterol 36.96mg 12%
Sodium 984.24mg 41%
Potassium 567.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 66.63g 22%
Sugars 26.17g 105%
Dietary Fiber 4.35g 17%
Protein 7.59g 15%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.88 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.66g 24%
Cholesterol 29.4mg 12%
Sodium 782.9mg 41%
Potassium 451.75mg 12%
Total Carbs 53g 22%
Sugars 20.82g 105%
Dietary Fiber 3.46g 17%
Protein 6.04g 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 14%
Calcium 100.2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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