Braided Wreath Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Wreath Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, 1 egg, orange zest, salt, extract and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 20-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 45 minutes.
5
For glaze, beat egg; lightly brush over dough. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Braided Wreath Bread

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