Lemon Almond Poppyseed Braid
Prep Time: 20-30 min.
Bake Time: 30 min.
Servings: 8-12
Difficulty: Intermediate
A beautiful braid that will stun the table. Filled with a sweet and tart lemon filling accented with the flavor of almond.
Ingredients
18 Rhodes dinner rolls, dough thawed to room temperature
1 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tablespoon poppyseed
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup of sugar
Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
Instructions
Mix together lemon curd, sugar, cream cheese, lemon zest, poppyseeds, and almond extract.
Spray counter lightly with cooking spray. Combine rolls and roll into a 13 x 18-inch rectangle. Leaving 2 inches at the top and bottom clean, spread lemon filling lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down the center of the dough.
Make cuts 1 1/2 inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2-inch of filling. Begin braid by folding top and bottom strips toward filling. Then braid strips left over right. Finish by pulling last strip over and tucking under braid.
Lift braid with both hands and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Brush with egg and top with 1/4 cup of sugar.
Bake at 350ºF 30-35 minutes.
While baking, mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make icing. Remove braid from oven and ice while warm. Refrigerate braid until cooled. Slice and serve cold.
Veronica Blake
I’m still waiting on the free coupons you offered me.
Debbie from Rhodes
Veronica, that coupon is on it’s way! Thanks for keeping us on our toes! Happy Baking!
Eilis Flynn
This reminds me of a Danish from entenmann’s that we can’t get anymore – will have to try it!
Carolyn brown
Is it possible to substitute a fruit pie filling instead of the lemon ? Thank you
Terry Griffith
Never tried it but it sure looks good and yummy
Roberta Boylan
What is lemon curd?
Debbie from Rhodes
Lemon curd is similar to pie filling but smoother and with a more intense filling. You can make it yourself or you can find in your local grocery store. Enjoy!
Ann paxton
What is Lemon curd
Debbie from Rhodes
Lemon curd is similar to pie filling but is smoother with a more intense flavor. You can buy already prepared from your grocer or there are recipes that you can find on line to make it yourself. Enjoy!
Laura
Great recIpe — thanks!! Just a tip: preparing the braid on parchment makes it easier to lift role onto baking sheet.
Debbie from Rhodes
Yes, it is yummy! And the parchment is a great suggestion!! Thanks for the tip!
Marlene Eichelberg
You need a tutorial……….directions are very confusing, please
Debbie from Rhodes
That is a great idea! I will pass that on and see if we can do that! Thanks for that great suggestion!
Pam
Really like there cinnamon rolls. Like making them for my family during this rough time…I deliver them and let them know by phone they are on the porch..Thanks for delicious rolls..
Debbie from Rhodes
Glad you enjoy our Cinnamon Rolls! You are very nice to share with your family and friends! Enjoy!
Daaralene
tried the printer friendly symbol, but there wasn’t any ingredients list, just instructions..
Debbie from Rhodes
You’re right!! We will get that fixed! Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Janet Olson
How much difference is there between using 18 rolls, or one loaf of your frozen dough?
Debbie from Rhodes
Thank you for your question! If you are using the Dinner Rolls, 12 rolls = 1 loaf of our Bread Dough. If you have our Texas Rolls 8 Rolls= 1 loaf of our Bread. Hope that helps!
Debbie from Rhodes
Let me explain a little more. This calls for 18 Dinner rolls so you might want to use a loaf and a half to make this recipe.
Gen
Can I make this using thawed Rhodes bread dough? I always have those in my freezer.
Debbie from Rhodes
You can use the Bread Dough. But this uses 18 Dinner Rolls which would be about 1 1/2 loaves of the Bread Dough. Thanks for asking!
vAUNELL tEMPLE
PRINTER STILL ISN’T WORKING. fIRST PAGE IS BLANK, 2ND PAGE IS AN ENTIRE PHOTO OF THE BRAID AND LAST PAGE IS FORM TO SIGN UP FOR EMAIL. gO FIND THOSE TECH GUYS AND GIVE THE SOMETHING TO DO. tHEY ARE PROBABLY TASTING THE NEXT DELICIOUS TREAT!!!!
Debbie from Rhodes
So sorry! I just reminded them but you could also copy and paste the recipe into a Word document and then print it, if that helps!
Darlene wachman
Love all your proDUCTS!!!!!! Use mostly the sweeT dough. WouLd appreciate any COupons you might be able to send me……i am 82 anD a recent widow and have to watch my moneY so thank you ☺️
Debbie from Rhodes
Thank you for contacting us! We would be happy to send you some coupons with our recipe booklet. Please call our Customer Satisfaction department with your address. 1-800-876-7333
Debra
I just made this and i am wondering why my filling is runny compared to what yours looks like in the picture?
Debbie from Rhodes
Thanks for your question and I hope I can help. The only liquids in this recipe are the egg and the lemon juice. I am thinking that maybe your lemon was a large one and had a little extra juice to it. Next time I would maybe add the juice in a little at a time until you get the consistency that the picture shows. I would be happy to send you a replacement coupon so you can try this recipe again. Call our Customer Satisfaction Department at 1-800-876-7333 and we will send you a coupon.
I hope this helps you and let me know if you try this recipe again.
Pat resende
There is no rising time specified in the recipe. Does the braid really just go directly into the oven without rising first?
Debbie from Rhodes
There is really no need to let it raise. After assembling, you could let it raise 30-45 minutes. It won’t hurt doing that.