CHRISTMAS WREATHS

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I look forward to this every recipe every year. I make it and give it as gifts to friends and family.-Margaret Foreman, La Verne, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

FILLING:
9 ounces pitted dried plums (prunes), cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
DOUGH:
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shortening
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. For dough, combine warm milk, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out 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 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into an 18x9-in. rectangle. Spread each with half of the filling. Starting at the long end, roll up tightly and seal edges. Place on a greased baking sheet, sealing ends together and forming ring. With a scissors, cut two-thirds of the way through the ring at 1-in. intervals. Carefully turn each section onto its side. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-20 minutes or until golden. Cool for 20 minutes. Beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Remove wreaths to platter; drizzle with icing while warm. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Imran bhatti
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Wow, this Christmas wreath is amazing! Great job.


Patty Williams
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This Christmas wreath looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.


Zohaib Arain
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This Christmas wreath is so beautiful, I can't wait to try making it.


Antonio Hinton
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I'm going to make this Christmas wreath for my family this year. I know they'll love it!


Mihtab Atal
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This Christmas wreath is so festive and cheerful. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Ibrahim abiodun Abbas
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I love the unique design of this Christmas wreath. It's sure to be a conversation starter.


Kandy J Briceno
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This Christmas wreath is the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to my home.


Md junayed Khan
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I'm not much of a baker, but this Christmas wreath was so easy to make. It turned out beautifully and I'm so proud of it!


Waqas Junejo
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Wow! This Christmas wreath is stunning. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Molly Kennon
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This Christmas wreath is absolutely gorgeous! It's so well-made and looks like it came from a professional bakery.


AKASH JADOON
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This Christmas wreath is the perfect addition to my holiday decorations.


Geaind Mengal
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This was my first time making a Christmas wreath and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the wreath looks beautiful.


Robeul Rubel
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I love how this Christmas wreath turned out! It's so pretty and festive. I can't wait to hang it on my door.


Shelby DeWitt
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This Christmas wreath was a hit at our holiday party! It was so easy to make and looked so festive. I will definitely be making this again next year.


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