INGREDIENTS
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!Sponge
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3/4 cup warm water
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 tablespoon SAF instant yeast
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1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
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!Dough
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All of the sponge
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3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs, beaten and brought to room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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5 cups unbleached all purpose flour
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!Filling
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2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
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1/2 cup fruit preserves
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!Finishing
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egg wash for brushing braid
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1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
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1-2 tablespoons milk