Cheesy Garlic Braid Bread

Difficulty Intermediate
Portions: 10
Total 160 min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk (warm)
  • 1 Pack Instant Yeast (11g)
  • 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 Cup Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 Cup Butter (room temperature)
  • 1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice, grated)

Instructions

  • 1.  In a large bowl, mix the warm Evaporated Milk, yeast and sugar and set aside.
  • 2.  After 10 minutes gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough. Knead into a smooth ball and cover bowl. Leave dough in a warm area to rise for an hour.
  • 3.  In another bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the filling and set aside.
  • 4.  On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle approximately 1 1/2 cm thick.
  • 5.  Spread the butter mixture over the dough staying an inch away from edges.
  • 6.  Lengthwise, roll dough to form a log. Using a sharp knife cut log lengthwise leaving an inch on one end uncut.
  • 7.  Twist the two pieces of the log, keeping the cut side facing upwards to form a braid. Pinch the end of the braid together to seal.
  • 8.  Cover braid and allow to rise for 45 minutes.
  • 9.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.