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An edible wreath made from bread rolls viewed from overhead

Holiday Rosemary Bread Wreath

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Warm rosemary bread rolls are formed into a wreath shape then baked.
Course Breads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 131
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water warmed to 100– 115 °F(38 - 46°C)
  • 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) warm milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups (384 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 4 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons Parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Add the yeast, sugar and water to a small bowl and mix. Let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together milk, 4 tablespoons butter, salt and eggs. Set aside.
  • To a large bowl add the flour and 3 teaspoons rosemary. Add the wet mix and yeast to the flour and mix until well combined.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
  • Coat a bowl lightly with oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for 1 1/4 hours until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
  • Grease a large flat baking sheet, 16 x 14 inches.
  • Place a 3 inch metal cookie cutter in the center of the baking sheet.
  • Divide the dough into 27, 1.3 ounce balls. You can freeze the rest of the dough or make more rolls.
  • Start in the center, place 9 rolls, leaving a 1 inch gap between the cookie cutter and rolls and place them in a circle.
  • Place the remaining 18 rolls around the first circle, almost touching. Place a towel over the wreath and leave in a warm place for 1 hour until the rolls have doubled in size.
  • Brush the wreath liberally with 4 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the rest of the rosemary and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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Notes

The dough makes 32 rolls but only 27 will be needed for the wreath. You can freeze the rest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g