Dill Seed Braid

Name: Dill Seed Braid
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon dill seed; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the yogurt, onion, sugar, butter, egg, dill seed, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place 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 greased
4

and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.