Jam and Cream Cheese Braid

Becca — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:35:19 +0000

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes to serve for brunch or a Sunday morning breakfast. The Jam and Cream Cheese Braid is also beautiful for Holidays! My grandma used to make this on Christmas and it quickly became a family favorite. I tend to make it quite often because it’s SO easy and looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.

The recipe involves yeast, but DON’T be afraid! I know working with yeast can be intimidating, but all you need to remember is that yeast likes the same temperature that we do. When you are dissolving it in water, you want to use water that is the temperature of bath water. If it’s too cool the yeast won’t activate and rise. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Test your water with your finger. If you wouldn’t set foot in a tub of water that temperature, adjust it until it feels just right.

Servings	Prep Time
1loaf	20minutes

Cook Time

25minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1loaf	20minutes

Cook Time

25minutes

Ingredients

1/2cup warm water
1pkg active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups Bisquick
1 eggbeaten
1Tbsp sugar
18 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup jam

Instructions

Bread

Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Combine Bisquick, egg, 1 Tbsp sugar, and yeast/water mixture. Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead until it is no longer sticky. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Roll the dough into a 14"x9" rectangle.

Filling

Combine the 8 oz package of cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Spread down the middle third of the dough. Cut lines on each side of the dough at 1 inch intervals. Fold each strip over, alternating sides.

Baking

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Spoon jam down the center and bake for another 5 minutes.

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My New Favorite Food – Homemade Guacamole

Becca — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:03:24 +0000

If you know me well, you know I’m a very picky eater. Over the past several years I’ve been trying new things, mainly things that I cook and have complete control over. Guacamole is something I NEVER thought I would enjoy, but lately I’ve been addicted.

Smooshy green food has never sounded appealing to me, but when we were on vacation with another family, over Spring Break, they ordered some guacamole that looked very fresh. I tried it – just a little, and I was surprised at how much I liked it!

Who knew? Me. Liking smooshy green food.

After returning home, I decided to try to replicate that yummy guacamole that we had in Palm Springs. I have made this once a week for the past 2 months and last time my daughter said, “Really? Again? I think you’re addicted.”

So, here it is… my recipe for homemade guacamole.

Ingredients:

1 Large avocado

1 TBSP chopped cilantro

1/2 TBSP chopped red onion

1 TBSP diced tomato

1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice

salt to taste

Directions:

Peel and chop 1 large avocado. Use a potato masher to smoosh (technical term) the avocado to desired consistency. (I like mine a bit chunkier.) Add cilantro, onion, tomato, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently. Serve with tortilla chips.

Easy peasy! Happy chopping!

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Jam and Cream Cheese Braid

My New Favorite Food – Homemade Guacamole