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No Knead Caramel Braid Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins

A no knead caramel braid is a type of bread that does not require kneading. The dough is simply mixed together and then left to rise. Once it has doubled in size, it is shaped into a braid and then baked. The result is a fluffy, golden bread that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.

 1 pk YEAST
 ¼ c SUGAR
 ¼ c WARM WATER (105-115 DEG F.)
 2 x EGGS
 1 c MILK (SCALDED
 1 1/2 ts SALT
 ¼ c MARGARINE (SOFTENED)
 4 1/2 c FLOUR (ALL PURPOSE)
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CARAMEL FILLING2/3 cBROWN SUGAR1/3 cMARGARINEBROWNED BUTTER GLAZE1/4 cBUTTER2 cPOWDERED SUGAR1 ts VANILLA2 tb MILK (OR LESS) DISSOLVE YEAST IN WARM WATER.

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STIR IN MILK, MARGARINE, SUGAR, EGGS AND SALTSTIR IN 1c FLOUR.

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STIR IN REMAINING FLOUR UNTIL SOFT STICKY DOUGH FORMS.

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COVER AND LET RISE IN A WARM PLACE UNTIL DOUBLED IN SIZE, ABOUT 1 HOUR.

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PUNCH DOWN WITH A SPOON ABOUT 25 STROKES.

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TURN DOUGH OUT ON WELL FLOUREDSURFACE - ROLL OR PAT INTO A RECTANGLE 18 X 12 INCHES.

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SPREAD CARAMELFILLING OVER DOUGH.

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CUT DOUGH INTO 3 STRIPS 18 X 4 INCHES - ROLL EACH INTOA ROPE AND THEN BRAID ON A GREASED COOKIE SHEET.

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DO NOT STRETCH DOUGH WHENBRAIDING.

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COVER AND LET RISE TILL 1 1/2 TIMES ORIGINAL SIZE.

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PLACE OVENRACK BELOW CENTER OF OVEN AND HEAT TO 350 DEG F.

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IF BRAID IS BROWNING TOQUICKLY, LOOSELY COVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.

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SPREAD WITH BROWNED BUTTERGLAZE.

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BAKE FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES AT 350 DEG F.

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CARAMEL FILLING: MIX 2/3c PACKED BROWN SUGAR AND 1/3c MARGARINE (SOFTENED) IN A BOWL BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE: HEAT BUTTER IN SMALL SAUCE PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL DELICATE BROWN.

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STIR IN POWDERED SUGAR AND VANILLA.

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STIR IN MILK - 1 TEASPOON AT A TIMEUNTIL SMOOTH AND OF DESIRED CONSISTENCY.

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IF NECESSARY STIR IN A FEW DROPSOF HOT WATER TO GET PROPER TEXTURE.