Christmas Wreath Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Wreath Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 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

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
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

1
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).
2
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.
3
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.
4
Place seam side down on a greased
5
; 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.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and extract; drizzle over warm bread.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 6 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Wreath Bread

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