Dilly Onion Braid Recipe

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This delicious bread recipe, given to me by a neighbor, pairs very well with spaghetti and a crisp salad. Top it off with a fresh fruit bowl for a well-balanced meal.

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Dilly Onion Braid Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

35 30 65

Ingredients

2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 to 2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, dill seed, dill weed and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the sour cream, water and butter to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg, 1/2 cup flour and onion; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over braid. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 132 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 249 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Dilly Onion Braid in Best of Country Breads , p69