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Confetti Fiesta Braids

“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

40 ServingsPrep: 1 hour + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling

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

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Confetti Fiesta Braids (continued)

Directions (continued)

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).

Nutrition 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.