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"I like to make this bread for Christmas because it looks so festive. I also make extras to give to shut ins and at holiday bazaars. Everyone looks forward to them. I hope you enjoy them, too." Agnes Ward, Strattford, Ontario
Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 259 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Christmas Wreath Bread in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p20
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Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by PHPARKER10
I made this using my 1-1/2 lb loaf bread machine to mix and kneed - so much easier. I did adjust the recipe a bit: I increased the butter to 1/2 cup and I used pecans, brown sugar with cinn in the center as well as sprinkling cinn over the top just prior to baking. I did have to watch it in the oven - it baked quickly and only took 17-20 mins. If you let it get too dark, your edges will be tough. My family loved it! Was even good warmed in the micro the next AM! Great coffee cake replacement! I'm always looking for something fairly easy to make and take to church functions. I'm sure this will become one of my requested items. In fact, this made the best "bread" dough I have made to date in my machine (got it 2 weeks ago). I'll be using the basic recipe for bread often.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2010 by juicyfruit007
This was good, though not as sweet and sticky on the inside as I expected. Also, when you roll it out into the large rectangle, be sure that the outer edges are not thinner than the middle, or you will end up with a lopsided wreath. Next time I make this, I am going to divide it in half to make two small wreaths, and try adding a little more sugar, nuts, whatever to the filling. Also, I used milk in my glaze and eliminated the almond extract. It needed more liquid than called for in the glaze too. Sprinkling some more almonds over the finished wreath would be a pretty idea too.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by Aveena
Me and my family all loved this wreath bread! I would make some changes to the recipe next time I make it however. I will use milk instead of water when making the icing, and I'll also reduce the amount of almond extract. I glazed the bread with melted butter and sprinkled sugar on top before baking as well...everyone loved it! A fun thing I might try is add food coloring to the icing to make it festive. Great recipe!
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