Cinnamon Crunch Braided Bread

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Panera has nothing on this bread recipe! Soft, homemade bread makes up the base of this cinnamon crunch braided bread.

1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package Red Star active dry yeast ( 2 1/4 teaspoons )
3 eggs ( one kept out to brush on top of bread )
1 stick of butter ( softened )
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( plus extra for kneading )
1 cup homemade cinnamon chips
1 egg ( for brushing on top of the loaf )
[b]Cinnamon Streusel:[/b}
4 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Warm the milk in a bowl in the microwave for just about 1 to 11/2 minutes until it is warm. Add in the sugar and salt, then stir the mixture. Allow it to sit until it is warm, but not too hot (if you have a...
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Nutritions

Calories
6770

Sodium
2994mg
124% DV

Fat
302g
464% DV

Protein
131g
263% DV

Carbs
855g
291% DV

Fiber
29g
118% DV

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