Cardamom Wreath

Name: Cardamom Wreath
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2-1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; Toasted sliced almonds; Sugar or coarse sugar; 2 cups butter, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

19 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon 2% milk
Toasted sliced almonds
Sugar or coarse sugar
2 cups butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 3 eggs, evaporated milk, yeast mixture, sour cream, orange zest, cardamom, salt and 6 cups 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; turn onto a floured surface. Divide into six portions. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
4

Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased
5

and braid. Form into a ring; pinch ends tightly together. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
6

Beat milk and remaining egg; brush over wreaths. Sprinkle with almonds and sugar. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
7

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cardamom butter ingredients until blended. Serve with bread.