Holiday Recipe Linky

As soon as it became November 1st, my mind was reeling with the Christmas season looming and all the goodies I'd like to make. My mom and I collect cookbooks like baseball cards and it's an addition with us! ;) There's so many things I want to make and those topped with foodgawker and pinterest and I don't think I would ever be able to make all the stuff I want. But I am excited to link up with First Grade and Fabulous' Holiday Recipe party!

 My favorite recipe is a Garlic Herb Braid my mom started making last year. It's a little time consuming, but holy cow is it wonderful. (and makes your house smell yummy as it bakes!)

 

Garlic Herb Braid

Ingredients:

4-4 1/2 c flour                   3/4 t dried rosemary, crushed

3 T sugar                                        3/4 c 2% milk

2 pkg quick rise yeast                     1/2 c water

2 t dried basil                             1/4 c butter, cubed

1 3/4 t dill weed                              1 egg

1 1/2 t salt                                 1 T butter, melted

3/4 t garlic powder

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 c flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, and cubed butter to 120-130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients, beat just until moistened. Add egg, beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic; about 4-6 min. Cover and let rest for 10 min. 

Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15" rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rest until doubled, about 25 min. Bake at 375 for 20-25 min or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.