Granola Honey Braid

Name: Granola Honey Braid
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups granola without raisins, crushed; 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups granola without raisins, crushed; 2/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, optional

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granola without raisins, crushed
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups granola without raisins, crushed
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 to 2 teaspoons milk, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, eggs, honey and salt; mix well. Add granola and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2

Punch dough down; turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; spread over dough. Cut lengthwise into three strips. Roll up each strip jelly-roll style, beginning at a long side; pinch edges and ends to seal well.
3

Place ropes seam side down on a well-greased
4

. Braid ropes together (do not stretch); seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; frost warm braid. Cool before slicing.