Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast (I use SAF brand)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups eggnog
- 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
- 3- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup Craisins
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp eggnog
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- dash of nutmeg
Directions:
- Dissolve yeast in the warm water.
- Add sugar, salt, nutmeg, eggnog, oil, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Craisins and enough flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead till smooth.
- Cover and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. (I find it easiest to cut it with a knife.) Take half of the dough and divide it into three equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a 16" rope.
- Braid the three ropes together and tuck ends under.
- Place on a large greased cookie sheet.
- Repeat for the other half of the dough.
- Let braids raise till doubled, about an hour.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Makes 2 braids
For glaze: Combine all ingredients together till smooth. Drizzle over warm braids.
