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Fruited Wreath

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  • Servings: 20
  • Prep: 2.5h
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 20 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water, warm
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 1/2 all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup candied fruit (mix, chopped)
  • FOR ICING
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Dissolve yeast in Warm water.

  • Step 2: Add buttermilk, eggs, butter, sugar, baking powder, salt and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix till smooth.

  • Step 3: Add remaining flour, pecans, lemon peel, candied fruit and mix well. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

  • Step 4: Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.

  • Step 5: Roll dough into a strip 24x6 inches, then lengthwise into 3 24x2 inch strips and braid loosely.

  • Step 6: On greased baking sheet, twirl the braid into a wreath shape, pinching ends together to seal.

  • Step 7: Let rise till double.

  • Step 8: Heat oven to 375.

  • Step 9: Bake 30 minutes.

  • Step 10: Combine all icing ingredients, mixing till smooth.

  • Step 11: While wreath is still smooth, brush with icing.

  • Step 12: Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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