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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Jehoshaphat Williams
[email protected]The bread was good, but not great. It was a little too sweet for my taste, and the texture was a bit crumbly. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Rp eyasin
[email protected]This bread was a disappointment. It was dry and dense, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Malindu Sanchitha
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The braided design is so beautiful, and the bread itself is soft and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kashif Pathan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out delicious! I used a combination of white and wheat flour, and added some dried cranberries for a festive touch. My family loved it!
Hap Wichryk
[email protected]This braided wreath bread was a hit at my holiday party! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bread was soft and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. My guests loved it!