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Ingredients
- 1 Pound cream cheese, preferably natural, at room temperature
- 1/2 C Sugar
- 2 TBSP All-purpose Flour
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- Grated zest of 1 Lemon or Orange
- GLAZE
- 1/4 C Sugar
- 1 TBSP Evaporated Skim Milk
- 2 tsp. Fresh Lemon or Orange Juice
Details
Servings 2
Preparation
Step 1
1. To make the filling; Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and the flour with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, and zest and beat until smooth. Refrigerate, covered, until needed. Can be made 1 day ahead. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
2. Line the baking sheets with parchment. Prepare the dough.
3. Spread half of the cheese filling down the center third of each piece of dough, leaving a 1" border on the top and bottom edges.
4. Fold the strips cut strips alternately over the filling. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5. Gently brush with the glaze before baking, be sure to remove excess glaze from the brush by drawing the brush against the rim of the bowl.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, until it is well risen and a deep golden color.
7. Slide the braid, still on the paper, onto a rack to cool.
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