CHRISTMAS BRAID 
1 (16 oz.) loaf frozen bread dough
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1 c. confectioners sugar
4 to 5 tsp. milk
red sugar
pecan halves

Thaw frozen dough; roll to 12-inch square. Cut in 3 strips. Spread butter down lengthwise 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 (about 30 minutes).

Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Combine confectioners sugar and enough milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over braid while it is still warm. Sprinkle top with red sugar and trim with pecan halves.

 

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