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Confetti Fiesta Braids Recipe

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“This bread is based on the winning recipe in a local contest I judged. I turned it into a double braid and added more peppers. It’s not difficult and is well worth the effort. Plus, it smells glorious when baking!”—Fancheon Resler Bluffton, Indiana

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Confetti Fiesta Braids Recipe

Prep: 1 hour + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 40 Servings

60 25 85

Ingredients

5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red, yellow and/or orange peppers
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk, butter and onion to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in the cheese, corn and peppers. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Divide half of dough into two portions so that one portion is twice the size of the other; shape larger portion into three 16-in. ropes. Place on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
Shape smaller portion into three 10-in. ropes. Braid on a lightly floured surface; tuck ends under. Brush bottom of braid with water and place over larger braid. Cover loaf and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 loaves (20 slices each).

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 134 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Confetti Fiesta Braids in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p59

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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by donnagodfrey

I made this and it was a huge hit.

This is sure a bread we want again and my neighbor wants one for Easter.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by Ahma44

I used 1/2 cup of each red, yellow and orange pepper, in addition to the 1/4 cup of jalaepeno pepper. The bread was fabulous. Next time I will not brush as much water under the bottom top layer. It had a tendency to want to slide off center.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by hellolight87

amazing bread. sent a loaf to my son in the military and he also thought it was amazing. seems to be a cross between corn bread and reg bread. very dense and delicious

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by RhondasCorner

This bread is awesome right out of the oven. I loved all all of the ingredients melded together. Will definitely have to make this one again.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by way2buzy

We loved this bread. I made 2 separate loaves and it is so tender and delicious. I will make this again. Shared some with my neighbor and she says she is coming to my house for dinner from now on!

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by KShoney

Delightful, savory bread. Excellent with chili, soup or stews with southern flavor. Well worth the effort. Beautiful braids are quite easy!

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by mmleach

The ingredients might sound a little strange but this bread is AMAZING!!!!