Christmas Braid
A festive, sweet bread with a beautiful braided appearance, filled with candied fruit, raisins, nuts, and flavored with vanilla. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it offers a delightful combination of fruity and nutty flavors with a tender, slightly sweet crumb, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water and let it activate.
- Mix the shortening, salt, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lukewarm milk together.
- Add the yeast mixture to the milk mixture, then incorporate the flour gradually, mixing well.
- Stir in the raisins, candied fruit, and nuts.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- Roll each part into a long, even strip.
- Braid the three strips together and form into a wreath or braid shape.
- Let the braided dough rise until light and puffy.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
817
kcal
41% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).