Braided Orange Wreath Recipe

Name: Braided Orange Wreath
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried cranberries

1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add the eggs, orange juice and zest; beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 30-in. rope. Braid the ropes; shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased
4
. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
6
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with cranberries.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Braided Orange Wreath falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braided Orange Wreath

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