Christmas Bread Wreath Recipes

CHRISTMAS WREATH BREAD

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The wreath design for this bread gives it such a festive look. I always make extras to give to friends and to sell at holiday bazaars. Everyone looks forward to receiving them. -Agnes Ward, Strattford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 wreath (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk powder, sugar, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and cinnamon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and extract; drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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