Cream Cheese Braids

Ingredients

• 8 oz sour cream, scalded
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 c (1 stick) margarine, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 (¼-ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 c warm water (105-115°F)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 4 c all-purpose flour
• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 c confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 c whole milk