Saffron Easter Braid (bread machine method)

Ingredients

• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter very soft
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 envelope saffron optional
• 2 tablespoons hot water optional
• 400 grams all purpose flour about 3 cups
• 2 teaspoons granulated yeast
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins soaked in wine to soften, or water
• 1/4 cup whole almonds

Nutrition

• Calories : 810 calories
• Carbohydrate : 101 grams
• Cholesterol : 185 milligrams
• Fat : 38 grams
• Fiber : 5 grams
• Protein : 18 grams
• SaturatedFat : 19 grams
• Sodium : 840 milligrams
• Sugar : 22 grams