CREAM CHEESE BRAID 
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. melted butter
2 pkgs. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 beaten eggs
4 c. flour

Heat sour cream and stir in sugar, salt and butter. Let cool. In cup, add yeast to 1/2 cup warm water. Mix all ingredients and cover tightly. Place in refrigerator overnight. Next morning, divide dough into four parts and roll out. Spread with filling (recipe below). Roll up jelly roll fashion. Place on ungreased pan and cut down the middle. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine above ingredients and mix well.

GLAZE:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
4 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla

 

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