Braided Cream Cheese Bread

Photo: flickr user sierravalleygirl

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream

1 cup sugar

1 pkg. dry yeast

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup warm water

4 cups flour

2 (8 oz.) cream cheese

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups powdered sugar

4 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Heat sour cream on low heat; stir in sugar, salt and butter. Cool. Sprinkle yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl; dissolve. Add sour cream mixture, eggs, and flour. Pour in refrigerator overnight or until mixture is cool.

Mix well.

Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll out onto 9x12 inches. Cut each side about 1/3 into center on 3/4 inch slits. Spread cream cheese mixture down center and braid the slits across the top of cream cheese. Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise until double about one hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Brush onto warm bread.