Beautiful Cheddar Braids
Beautiful Cheddar Braids are savory, cheesy bread loaves with a golden crust, perfect for brunch, lunch, or as a snack for cheese lovers and bread enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Warm the milk until it is lukewarm, then combine with sugar, salt, eggs, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Allow the yeast to activate, about 5-10 minutes, until bubbly.
- Gradually add flour and softened butter to the mixture, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Fold in the grated cheese until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the dough into portions and braid each portion as desired.
- Place the braids on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
612
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).