CHRISTMAS BRAID COFFEE CAKE 
1 loaf frozen bread dough
2 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
4-5 tsp. milk
Pecan halves

Thaw completely; roll to 12 inch square. Cut into 3 strips. Spread butter down center of each strip. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Top with chopped pecans. Bring dough up around filling, sealing edges, to form 3 ropes.

Place on greased baking sheet and loosely braid. Let rise until double; bake at 375 degrees, 30-5 minutes. Cover with foil last few minutes to prevent over browning.

Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make thin glaze. Drizzle over braid while still warm. Trim with pecan halves.

 

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