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A golden-brown Christmas bread shaped into a festive wreath, topped with colorful sprinkles and powdered sugar dusting, garnished with holly leaves and berries, placed on a rustic wooden table with holiday decorations in the background.

Cozy Festive Christmas Bread for the Holidays

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A traditional holiday bread shaped into a wreath, infused with warm spices and topped with sprinkles, perfect for seasonal celebrations.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 1 large wreath

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Red and green sprinkles for topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast by combining warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs, melted butter, and activated yeast mixture.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down dough and shape into a wreath on a greased baking sheet.
  5. Decorate with sprinkles on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with holly leaves if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast effectively.
  • You can add dried fruits or nuts for extra flavor.
  • For a shiny finish, brush with a beaten egg before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: baking, proofing
  • Cuisine: Christmas
  • Diet: vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg