Brioche Wreath

Directions

1. 1
   Place golden raisins and liqueur in a small bowl. Cover and set aside until needed.
2. 2
   Combine 1/3 cup warm water, yeast and 2 tsp sugar in a small bowl. Stir gently. Cover and let stand in a warm place about 10 mins, until frothy.
3. 3
   Beat butter, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add 3 of the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Separate remaining eggs. Add yolks to creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in yeast mixture until well combined.
4. 4
   Fold in flour alternately with milk until combined. Turn dough out onto a clean, heavily floured surface. Knead 10 mins until smooth. Transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
5. 5
   Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface and knead in soaked golden raisins and almonds. Cut in half and roll each into a 16 inch-long strip. Moisten one end of each strip and pinch together, then twist strips together. Join ends to form a wreath shape. Place in a 12-inch well-greased ring pan. Cover and let stand in a warm place a further 45 mins.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Brush wreath with beaten egg white.
7. 7
   Bake 35-40 mins, until golden. Cover with foil in final 10 mins if brioche browns too quickly. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.