Braided Orange Wreath

Name: Braided Orange Wreath
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 cup dried cranberries

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add the eggs, orange juice and zest; beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn 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.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 30-in. rope. Braid the ropes; shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased
4

. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
6

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with cranberries.