Baking & Handling Tips

So Easy to Enjoy!

Note:  It is best to store Country Creations Braided Bread in a deep freezer

Set out at bedtime, bake in the morning!

OR - set out first thing in the morning to bake for the evening meal!

Homemade taste with very little work!

Country Creation's Braided Bread® Baking Directions

	1.  Take Country Creation's Braided Bread out of bag and then put in a 9" x 13" greased, non-insulated, metal pan with at least 1" sides.  Cover Braid with plastic wrap for best results
2.  Let Braid sit out 8 to 12 hours to thaw and rise until about double in size. (Ideal room temperature 70 degrees F.)
	3.  Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.  Oven temperatures may vary therefore baking times and/or temperatures may require adjustment.

4.  Let Country Creation's Braided Bread® cool for 15-30 minutes before slicing (an electric knife works the best).

5.  After slicing cut corner of frosting packet and drizzle over top of the Country Creation's Braided Bread®.

The Shortcut Method of Preparing Country Creation's Braided Bread®

We recommend the above methods for best results, but If you get into a bind, there is a way to make a Country Creation's Braided Bread® quicker. 

1.  "Speed-Raise" your Country Creation's Braided Bread®:

a. Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.

b.  Turn off oven.  Place Country Creation's Braided Bread® in oven to thaw and rise.

2.  Let dough rise 2 to 4 hours, until it doubles in size.  Check every 20 minutes after first hour to make sure the Country Creation's Braided Bread® doesn't rise too much.

3.  Leave Country Creation's Braided Bread® in the oven, set to 325 degrees F.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

4. Let it cool & slice

Note:  Allowing the Country Creation's Braided Bread® to thaw and rise 8 to 12 hours is the preferred method of preparation and will give you the best results