BRAIDED WREATH BREAD
I make this attractive bread to celebrate Santa Lucia Day on December 13. This Swedish custom is the symbolic start of Christmas in Scandinavia, a festival of lights that brightens the short, dark days of winter. I position seven birthday candle holders in my braided loaf before adding candles to prevent wax from melting on top of the bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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. , 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., 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 baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., For glaze, beat egg; lightly brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Daniyal Ahmad
[email protected]This was my first time making braided wreath bread, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.
CMK YT
[email protected]This bread is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
King Squad Gaming yt
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Bn dhamala Saroj
[email protected]This bread was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Jannatul fardous jui Jui
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jay Paterson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry and the glaze was too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Farhan Shahariar
[email protected]This bread was a little more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The finished product was beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Shayra Divine
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. It turned out great! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Faith Peterson
[email protected]This bread is beautiful and delicious. I made it for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. The dough is easy to work with and the braiding instructions are clear. I highly recommend this recipe!
Okafor emeka
[email protected]I've made this bread twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it looks so impressive when it's finished. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.
shahmeer niaz
[email protected]This braided wreath bread was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.