Cream Cheese Braids

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Cream Cheese Braids

Recipe By : Louisiana State Fair Winner
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs -- beaten
4 cups flour


FILLING:
2 packages (8-oz) cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg -- beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
GLAZE FROSTING:
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

For the dough:
Heat sour cream over low heat. Stir in sugar, salt and butter. Cool to lukewa
rm. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl stirring until yeast dissolve
s. Add sour cream mixture, eggs and flour. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate o
vernight. Next day - divide dough into 4 equal parts.

For the filling:
Combine cream cheese and sugar in small bowl. Add beaten egg, salt and vanilla
and mix well.

Roll each part into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese fillin
g on each rectangle. Roll up jellyroll fashion beginning at long side. Pinch
edges together and fold ends under slightly. Place seam side down on a greased
baking sheet. Slit each roll at 2 " intervals about 2/3 way through dough to
resemble bread. Cover and let rise 1 hour in warm place. Bake 375 degrees 12-
15 minutes. Cool slightly and then spread with glaze.

For the Glaze:
Mix all together. Makes 1 cup.



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Per serving

NOTES : This was a Best of Show at the Louisiana State Fair back in the '80's.
I've made it lots of times and it is the best. This will make four loaves and
is great for gift giving, especially during the Christmas holidays. Tastes go
od on the first day, but the flavor strikes through better on day two. You'll
love it!

Submitted to the Bakery-Shoppe by Monita Olive.