Holiday sweet bread recipe

Recipe for holiday sweet bread in our easy yeast bread recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 packets active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Egg wash: 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• Confectioners sugar icing, optional

How to make holiday sweet bread

• In a small bowl or 2-cup measure combine the yeast, warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 cup flour.
• Cover with plastic wrap and a clean towel and set aside until bubbly and very active, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, scald the milk. Pour immediately into a large bowl and add the butter, salt, sugar, vanilla and beaten eggs. Stir to melt the butter.
• When the mixture is lukewarm, add the yeast mixture and mix together. Add flour, one cup at a time, until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and scrape out the bowl. Lightly oil the bowl and set aside.
• Knead the dough, using only enough flour to keep the dough from sticking to your hands and the board. The dough should be soft and pliable, but not sticky.
• Place the dough into the oiled bowl, turn to oil all surfaces and cover with plastic wrap and a clean towel.
• Let sit in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Punch down and round into a ball. Divide in half, cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
• Form into desired shapes. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

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