Christmas Bread Wreath

1. 1

   Place defrosted bread in oiled bowl and cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place 3 to 4 hours.

2. 2

   Punch down (do not knead). Stretch onto an oiled cookie sheet to approximately 8 1/2 x 12-inch rectangle.

3. 3

   Spread with soft butter or oleo.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, raisins, ground nuts and candied fruits.

5. 5

   Roll like a jelly roll.

6. 6

   Wet hands and pinch ends together securely, making a large ring.

7. 7

   Cut with scissors every 1/2-inch around the ring.

8. 8

   Using hands, twist each section to lay flatter and hide the cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Let rise until almost double in warm place.

10. 10

    Bake 1/2 hour at 350u00b0 until lightly browned.

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