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Apricot Braid

Apricot Braid
Apricot Braid might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 216 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. A mixture of shortening, warm milk, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
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2
Add the milk, sugar, shortening and salt; beat until smooth.
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3
Add the egg, raisin, apricots, walnuts, lemon peel and 1 cup flour; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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4
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
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Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into five portions. Shape each portion into an 18-in. rope.
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7
Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Twist the two remaining ropes together. Pinch ends to seal.
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8
Place on top of braid; tuck ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
9
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
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10
Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
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Drizzle with Vanilla Glaze.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings16
Health Score2
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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