Delightful Holiday Bread

Name: Delightful Holiday Bread
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons almond extract; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 5 teaspoons sugar; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons almond extract
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
5 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, sugar, extract, oil, salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds; shape each portion into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large
4

coated with cooking spray; braid. Pinch ends together, forming a round loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
5

Beat egg and water; brush over loaf. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.