Honey Apricot Cinnamon Braid
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
Honey Apricot Cinnamon Braid
3 cups (to 3 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
1 package fast rising yeast
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
3 Tbs butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
honey for glaze
Recipe
1 In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, un-dissolved yeast, cinnamon and salt. Heat milk, 1/4 cup honey, water and butter until very warm (120� to 130�F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
2 Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Knead in apricots.
3 Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; roll to 12-inch ropes. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Place on large greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 40 to 60 minutes.
4 Bake at 350 �F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove from oven; brush top of loaf with honey. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.
Servings: 12
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