sour cream yogurt braid
me and my mom have been making this bread around the holidays for years! so glad to share it with others
prep time
2 Hr 10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons (divided into 2tbs.) butter or margine softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 1/2 cups flour
- - cornmeal
How To Make sour cream yogurt braid
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Step 1in a small bowl dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of warm water
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Step 2beat sour cream, yogurt, 2 tbs. butter, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl
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Step 3add yeast and 2 cups flour into large mixing bowl and beat until smooth. stir in remaining dough until soft dough
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Step 4turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. place in greased bowl and turn over so that the grease covers dough. cover and let rise in warm place for 1hr. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Step 5punch down dough and turn onto a floured surface. divide into 3 16-in long sections and pinch the tops together to start braiding. pinch and tuck the bottom of the braid.
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Step 6grease baking sheet and sprinkle cornmeal on it. place braid on baking sheet, cover and let rise for 30 more minutes.
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Step 7bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. melt remaining butter and brush over the bread once taken out of oven.
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