Sweet Bread

Sweet Bread

by: Liz Rasmussen

1 TBS yeast (1 pkg)

1/4 c. warm water

2 TBS butter

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

1/4 c. sugar

pinch of salt

2-3 c. flour (gradually add 3rd cup)

Combine yeast and water. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding 2 cups flour, then slowly adding 3rd cup while kneading. Shape into ball. Spray bowl and coat both sides of dough with spray. Cover with a wet cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about one hour.

Punch down. Divide dough into 2 balls. Roll each ball into a rectangle. Cut slits along 2 edges. Put filling in the middle and braid. Cover and let rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Make powdered sugar glaze for topping.

Fruit and Cream Filling:

3 oz. cream cheese

1 TBS butter, softened

1/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 c. pie filling

Mix first 4 ingredients together. Spread and put pie filling on top.