Christmas Bread Wreath

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   Put all the ingredients in a bread machine and turn on the switch.

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   Knead for 15 minutes.

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   Leave to rise for 30 minutes.

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   Then divide the dough and roll into balls.

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   Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

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   Shape the dough.

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   Divide the dough into 3 equal portions if you are braiding it in 3 strands; 5 equal portions if you are braiding it in 5 strands, and so on.

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   Roll each portion into a rope of equal length and braid.

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   Shape into a wreath and pinch the ends to seal.

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    Skipping the 2nd rising, bake in a preheated oven at 375F/190C for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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    When it's done, take out from the oven and leave it to cool on a wire rack overnight to dry.

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    Decorate the bread when it's completely dry.

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    Stick ribbons, poinsettia, pine cones, etc.

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    on the bread with adhesive bond to make it a pretty wreath!

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    It's also lovely if you make small bread wreaths to decorate a Christmas tree .

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    Wreath for 2006

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    Wreath for 2007

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.