Porch Supper Braids
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in water.
- In a large bowl combine margarine, sugar, salt, and milk.
- Let sit until the mixture is warm, not hot.
- Add egg, well beaten.
- Then add the yeast mixture. GRADUALLY blend in sifted flour.
- Cover and let stand for ten minutes.
- For five to seven minutes, knead dough on a lightly floured board until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place until dough doubles in bulk.
- Allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Next, place dough on a floured board.
- Divide dough into twelve pieces.
- Pat each piece into a rectangle, 4 x 3 inches.
- Vertically cut into three strips.
- Braid, sealing ends. Place on greased pan.
- Brush tops of braids with beaten egg or cream.
- Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.
- Let rise in a warm place until size doubles (approximately 30 to 40 minutes).
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
546
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).