Chocolate Braids Recipe

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Chocolate Braids
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  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 teaspoons honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the butter, egg, cocoa, salt and 1 1/2 cups bread flour and remaining honey. Beat for 2 mintues or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion into a 12 x 7 rectangle. In a small mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread half of the filling over dough to within 1 of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
  4. Place seam side down on a large greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut roll in half lengthwise, leaving one end intact. Carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut side up. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  5. For topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Add nuts. Sprinkle over loaves.
  6. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over loaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2893.78 Kcal (12116 kJ)
Calories from fat 845.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 93.99g 145%
Cholesterol 266.87mg 89%
Sodium 837.96mg 35%
Potassium 759.28mg 16%
Total Carbs 469.98g 157%
Sugars 253.48g 1014%
Dietary Fiber 37.56g 150%
Protein 52.74g 105%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 16.2mg 90%
Calcium 187.2mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.35 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 103 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.44g 145%
Cholesterol 32.49mg 89%
Sodium 102.03mg 35%
Potassium 92.45mg 16%
Total Carbs 57.23g 157%
Sugars 30.86g 1014%
Dietary Fiber 4.57g 150%
Protein 6.42g 105%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 2mg 90%
Calcium 22.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 64.9
    Points
  • 77
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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