Peanut Butter Braids

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• , optional

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 3-1/2-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Spread down the center third of each rectangle. Fold dough lengthwise over filling; pinch seam and ends to seal.
4. Place three strips seam side down on a greased
5. ; gently braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck ends under. Repeat with remaining strips. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, flour, peanut butter, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peanut-butter-braids/ (may not work)