Braided Wreath Bread

Name: Braided Wreath Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, 1 egg, orange zest, salt, extract and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn 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 hour.
3

Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 20-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 45 minutes.
5

For glaze, beat egg; lightly brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.