Braided Orange Wreath
Braided Orange Wreath is a vegetarian side dish. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 287 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. Head to the store and pick up active yeast, sugar, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°.
Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
Add the eggs, orange juice and peel; beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 30-in. rope. Braid the ropes; shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; drizzle over bread.
Sprinkle with cranberries.