French Cheese Braid
Crispy, buttery bread with gooey Swiss cheese swirls—perfect for brunch, parties, or a savory snack that balances rich dairy and soft dough.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
- Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, margarine, and 2 cups of flour.
- Beat until smooth, then add remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
- Punch down the dough, knead in the diced cheese, and divide into three equal parts.
- Roll each part into a 15‑inch rope.
- Place the ropes together on a greased cookie sheet, braid them loosely, and do not stretch.
- Pinch the ends together and tuck under.
- Brush the braid with oil.
- Let rise again for 40 to 50 minutes, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm as a cheese‑filled bread loaf.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
873
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).