Yield: 2 braids
Cranberry Eggnog Yeast Bread
Soft yeast bread with Craisins and eggnog, drizzled with an eggnog glaze.
Prep Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 55 minutes
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast (I use SAF brand)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups eggnog
- 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
- 3- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup Craisins
Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp eggnog
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in the warm water in a large bowl. Add sugar, salt, nutmeg, eggnog, oil, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Craisins and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead till smooth. Cover and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. (I find it easiest to cut it with a knife.) Take half of the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16" rope. Braid the three ropes together and tuck ends under. Place on a large baking sheet that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- Repeat for the other half of the dough. Let braids raise till doubled, about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake braids for for 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes.
- For glaze: Combine all ingredients together till smooth. Drizzle over warm braids.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 361Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 82mgCarbohydrates: 69gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 9g