HERB & ROMANO CHEESE WREATH

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After the wreath is baked and cooled, it can be wrapped in foil, placed in an airtight plastic bag and frozen until you are ready to use it or give it away. Add some whipped butter on the side and it's the perfect gift. -Linda Padia, Wauna, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (24 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and honey in warm water; stir in milk powder. In a large bowl, combine eggs, softened butter, 2 tablespoons cheese, rosemary, thyme, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 30-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid. Shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Brush braid with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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Its Smudgy

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I love how this recipe can be customized to suit your own taste. I've added different herbs and cheeses and it's always turned out great.

Adeed Samad

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This wreath is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. It's a huge hit at my holiday parties.

Jermaine Wilson

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Sudhan Pak Tmz

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This wreath is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make, it looks impressive, and it tastes amazing.

Wania Muneer

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This recipe was easy to follow and the wreath turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.

Omphile Letsoalo

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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this wreath. The herb romano cheese flavor was not too strong and it paired well with the other ingredients.

Faith Unknown

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This wreath is the perfect make-ahead appetizer. You can make it a day or two in advance and then just pop it in the oven when you're ready to serve.

M Wase

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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.

Munjurul Islam

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.

Derrick Moore

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I didn't have any romano cheese, so I used parmesan instead. It still turned out great.

Busisiwe Ncwane

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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the walnuts. It turned out great!

Tahahamid Abbasi

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This wreath was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. It was a huge hit at my party and I got so many compliments on it.

Matt Tardif

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I've never made a cheese wreath before, but this recipe made it easy. It was a lot of fun to make and it tasted even better than I expected.

King Qureshi

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This recipe was easy to follow and the wreath turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.

Vanessa Aleman

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I'm not usually a big fan of cheese, but this wreath was surprisingly good. The herb romano cheese flavor was not too strong and it paired well with the other ingredients.