Christmas wreath bread

 



This bread wreath is filled with a almond and cinamon flavor .The bread is perfect for Christmas breakfast or with tea .If you are willing to make on Christmas morning , make it night before and the dough will rise nicely .Then you can also have a easy and festive Christmas breakfast .


Cooking time ; 20minutes

Servings ; 30 pieces



Ingredients

2 tsp dry yeast

375 ml hot water

90 ml Butter

80 ml Skimmed milk powder

60 ml sugar

1  egg

4 ml salt

4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour

30 ml  melted Butter 

250 ml icing sugar

15 ml water

1 ml almond extract


Preparation

For this  bread recipe, dissolve the yeast in hot water in a large bowl. Add the butter, milk, sugar, egg, salt and 750 ml (3 cups) of flour. Mix with a mixer on medium speed for three minutes. Stir in a sufficient amount of the remaining flour to obtain a soft dough (the dough will be sticky).

Place the dough on a floured surface. Knead for six to eight minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn it over to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

Punch the dough by inserting your fingers into it. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 46 cm x 30 cm (18 in x 12 in) rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and cinnamon up to 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from the edge. Shape dough into a roll from long side and press edge of dough to seal.

Place the roll on a baking sheet, sealed side down. Join the two ends to form a wreath. Using scissors, cut dough from outside two-thirds to the center, 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart. Slightly separate the strips of dough and put on an angle to see the filling. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.

Bake at 190 ° C (375 ° F) for 20 to 25 minutes or until crown is golden. In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, water and almond extract. Drizzle the icing on the hot bread

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