{"id":5502,"date":"2017-03-09T09:04:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T17:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=5502"},"modified":"2017-03-09T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2017-03-09T17:04:32","slug":"guinness-bread-braids-sweet-or-savory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=5502","title":{"rendered":"Guinness Bread Braids &#8211; Sweet or Savory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?resize=584%2C292\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C512 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?resize=300%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?resize=768%2C384 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?resize=500%2C250 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/one-dough-sweet-or-savory-from-The-Rowdy-Baker-2.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/>I went all Irish on you with this\u00a0bread. It has both Guinness Stout beer AND potato in the dough. You won&#8217;t even taste the beer, but what a pillowy-soft dough it helped create.\u00a0I made a savory Celtic braid by adding some Parmesan and garlic to the dough, and turned another batch into a braided cinnamon and sugar ring.<\/p>\n<p>Both were light &#8211; surprisingly light &#8211; and tender. I will say, however, that this is a bread that is best eaten the day it&#8217;s made. On day two it was just a tiny bit chewy, though if it had been heated a little, I probably wouldn&#8217;t have noticed. This almost made me wish I hadn&#8217;t deep-sixed the microwave. (A pat of butter and a few seconds in a\u00a0microwave will revive any cinnamon roll\u00a0. . . or braid.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5509 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?resize=584%2C876\" width=\"584\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-2-1.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5510\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Bread-Braid-The-Rowdy-Baker-1000x288.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Guinness Bread Braids &#8211; Sweet and Savory<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Makes two Celtic braids or one braided cinnamon ring.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 1\/4 cups very warm water<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 1\/2 teaspoons sugar, divided<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 package active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup Guinness Extra Stout beer<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup dry instant potatoes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 teaspoon salt (3\/4 teaspoon if your instant potatoes contain salt)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">VARIATIONS:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">For Celtic Braid: 1\/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1\/4 teaspoon garlic powder, if desired. 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water combined for egg wash.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">For Cinnamon Ring: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1\/3 cup sugar, green candied cherries. Icing if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a large bowl, combine warm water and 1\/2 teaspoon sugar. Add yeast and allow mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes, or until foamy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a small saucepan on low heat, heat the beer and 1 tablespoon butter until beer is lukewarm. (It\u2019s okay if the butter hasn\u2019t melted completely.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the yeast mixture, add warm beer mixture, instant potatoes, salt, flour, and 3 teaspoons sugar. (IF MAKING SAVORY BREAD, ADD PARMESAN AND GARLIC.) Mix well. If using a heavy stand mixer, let the mixer knead the dough for 5 minutes. (If kneading by hand, knead on generously floured surface for 7-8 minutes.) Dough will be very soft, slightly sticky, and may stick to the sides of the bowl a little. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">FOR CELTIC BRAID: Cover large baking sheet with parchment. Punch down dough and divide dough into 4 pieces. (If dough is too sticky to work with, knead it a few times on a generously floured surface.) Working with 2 pieces at a time, roll each piece into a rope about 2 feet long. Follow photo instructions in post for making braid (or find a template online). Repeat with remaining 2 pieces. Place braids on prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Cover loosely with towel, and allow to rise until doubled &#8211; about 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat oven to 375 F. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until rich golden brown. Cool on rack.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">FOR CINNAMON RING: Prepare two large baking sheets by covering with parchment. (One will be used to coat the bread ropes in butter and cinnamon, and the other will be used to bake the braid.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Punch down dough and divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll into ropes, each approximately 24 inches long.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Melt butter and pour onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Combine cinnamon and 1\/3 cup sugar in a small bowl.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Roll ropes of dough in the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, rolling until completely coated.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pinch the three ropes together at the top. Lift onto clean baking sheet and braid. Tuck the ends under and pinch together where the ends meet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover braid loosely with clean towel and allow it to rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Decorate with green candied cherries, if desired.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat oven to 375 F. and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Place baking sheet on cooling rack for 5 minutes, then slide braid and parchment onto rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drizzle with icing if desired. To make a simple icing, combine 1\/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 drops green food coloring, and 1 tablespoon milk or water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3226<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5514\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5514\" class=\"wp-image-5514 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?resize=584%2C389\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?resize=1024%2C682 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/A.-Dough-will-be-soft-and-sticky.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dough will be sticky. Don&#8217;t add extra flour yet &#8211; you can always work in a little more once it&#8217;s risen if necessary.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5515\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5515\" class=\"wp-image-5515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/B.-Dough-risen.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rises like a champ! Wait &#8217;til you feel this dough &#8211; it&#8217;s billowy and soft as a baby&#8217;s cheek.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5527\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5527\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/roll-around-in-the-flour-1.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roll dough around in the flour. If it&#8217;s really sticky, knead it a few times to add a bit more flour and make it manageable.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5518\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5518\" class=\"wp-image-5518 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?resize=584%2C389\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C682 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Begin-by-pinching-together-at-center-1.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start by crossing the two ropes at the middle, like an &#8220;X&#8221;.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5528\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5528\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/then-do-this.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And then do this . . .<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5519\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5519\" class=\"wp-image-5519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/and-then-this.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">. . . then this.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5520\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5520\" class=\"wp-image-5520 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?resize=584%2C923\" width=\"584\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?resize=648%2C1024 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?resize=190%2C300 190w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?resize=768%2C1213 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?w=1750 1750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/finally-this.jpg?w=1168 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It should finally look something like this.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Brush the braid with egg wash and bake!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re making the cinnamon ring, it&#8217;s a little easier &#8211; just a simple braid:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5516\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5516\" class=\"wp-image-5516 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?resize=584%2C940\" width=\"584\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?resize=636%2C1024 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?resize=186%2C300 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?resize=768%2C1237 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?w=1482 1482w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/C.-Make-three-ropes.jpg?w=1168 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For the cinnamon braid, begin with three long dough ropes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5521\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5521\" class=\"wp-image-5521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?resize=584%2C408\" width=\"584\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?resize=1024%2C715 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?resize=300%2C210 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?resize=768%2C536 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?resize=430%2C300 430w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/D.-Roll-ropes-in-butter-then-in-cinnamon-sugar.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roll them in melted butter, then coat them with cinnamon and sugar.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5522\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5522\" class=\"wp-image-5522 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?resize=584%2C400\" width=\"584\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?resize=1024%2C701 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?resize=300%2C205 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?resize=768%2C526 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?resize=438%2C300 438w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/E.-Braid-the-dough-on-baking-sheet.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Braid the sticky ropes on a clean piece of parchment. Tuck the ends under and pinch together to make a ring.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5523\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5523\" class=\"wp-image-5523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/F.-Risen-ready-to-add-cherries-and-bake.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Risen and ready for the oven.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5524\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5524\" class=\"wp-image-5524 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/G.-Fresh-from-the-oven.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm and fragrant.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Oh, and if you want to go with the whole green thing, drizzle this puppy with some green icing.\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5525\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?resize=584%2C389\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?resize=1024%2C682 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guinness-Cinnamon-Braid-close.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Serving it was kind of interesting. You\u00a0can cut it in slices (the least messy option) or you can do what we did and just rip and tear. Licking your fingers is half the fun &#8211; no fork and knife for\u00a0this gal.<\/p>\n<p>Happy St. Patrick&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n<p>Lorinda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I went all Irish on you with this\u00a0bread. It has both Guinness Stout beer AND potato in the dough. 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