Cranberry Chocolate Braid
The cranberry chocolate braid is a festive and visually appealing dessert that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Cranberry Chocolate Braid
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Add melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture and mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
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Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the cranberry sauce.
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Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log in half lengthwise, leaving about 1 inch at one end intact. Twist the two halves together, keeping the cut sides facing up.
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Transfer the braid onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a circle and pinch the ends together to seal.
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Brush the braid with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix milk and powdered sugar to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled braid.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
