Swedish Butter Braids 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whip in the cream and vanilla until creamy and smooth. In a small bowl whisk the flour and baking powder, then slowly add to the butter mixture. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead quickly. Return to the bowl, cover, and chill for 4 hours. Take a small ball of dough and roll into strips about 7 inches long. Take two strips and twist together into a circle and smooth the seams with a moist finger. Place on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then carefully remove onto wire racks. Store in an airtight container or freeze. A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
