Egg Braid Recipe

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Egg Braid
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Directions:

  1. DOUGH: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup bread flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
  2. In saucepan, melt butter in water. Let cool to 120°F to 130°F on instant-read thermometer. Add to flour; beat with spoon until combined. Stir in eggs. Stir in remaining bread flour, and all-purpose flour 1 cup at a time.
  3. Knead dough on floured surface until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour if needed. Place in greased bowl; turn to coat. Cover with towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 hour.
  4. FILLING: In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Punch down dough; let rest 5 minutes.
  6. Divide dough in half. Cover one half. Divide remaining half into thirds. Roll out a third into 15- x 5-inch rectangle. Spread with 3 tablespoons filling. Roll up from long side. Repeat with remaining 2 pieces.
  7. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Braid 3 ropes. Tuck ends under. Place on baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
  8. Repeat with other half of dough for second loaf. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  9. Heat oven to 375°F Uncover loaves. Brush with egg glaze.
  10. Bake in 375°F oven for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Transfer to rack; cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 688.54 Kcal (2883 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.47g 36%
Cholesterol 206.52mg 69%
Sodium 350.73mg 15%
Potassium 263.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 97.42g 32%
Sugars 9.79g 39%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 17%
Protein 21.36g 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 76.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.35 Kcal (1165 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.49g 36%
Cholesterol 83.49mg 69%
Sodium 141.78mg 15%
Potassium 106.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 39.38g 32%
Sugars 3.96g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 17%
Protein 8.63g 43%
Iron 1.4mg 19%
Calcium 30.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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