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Delicious Italian Sweet Wreath



Enjoy a traditional Italian-style sweet wreath with this easy and delicious bread recipe! This bread machine recipe is simple to prepare but full of flavour. The wreath is made of a sweet dough filled with sugar, cinnamon, anise seed and nutmeg. It’s a great holiday bread that’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients used:

For 1 people

  • 1 1/3 cups - Water
  • 2 tablespoons - Butter
  • 2 tablespoons - Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon - Salt
  • 4 cups - All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons - Yeast
  • 1/4 cup - Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon - Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon - Anise seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon - Nutmeg
  • 1 - Egg
  • 2 tablespoons - Water

Recipe steps:

  • Remove dough from bread machine and place it on a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and roll each piece into a long, slender rope.
  • Braid the ropes together and form into a wreath-shaped circle, pinching the ends together to seal.
  • Place the wreath on a lightly greased baking sheet and let it rise for 30-40 minutes.
  • Mix together all the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Brush the top of the wreath with the egg wash and sprinkle with the topping mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes until it is golden brown.

When the Italian sweet wreath is baked to a golden brown, it is ready to serve. Enjoy your delicious holiday bread with friends and family! This wreath has a light and airy texture with a sweet and slightly spicy flavour. It’s sure to be a hit on your holiday table!