Cranberry Orange Holiday Wreath

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A festive, braided yeast bread wreath filled with tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and crunchy pecans, finished with a delicate vanilla glaze.
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This Cranberry Orange Holiday Wreath is the perfect centerpiece for your winter celebrations. It features a soft, golden yeast dough that is pillowy and tender, encasing a vibrant filling of tart cranberries, sweet orange segments, and toasted pecans mixed with bran for added texture. The tangy fruit contrasts beautifully with the rich, buttery bread and the hint of honey. Assembled into an elegant ring, it bakes up with a beautiful spiral pattern that reveals the colorful filling. Drizzled with a simple confectioners’ sugar glaze, this dessert is both visually stunning and deliciously aromatic. Its ideal for Christmas brunch, holiday parties, or as a special treat to share with friends and family.

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Cranberry Orange Holiday Wreath

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1009.1

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This Cranberry Orange Holiday Wreath is the perfect centerpiece for your winter celebrations. It features a soft, golden yeast dough that is pillowy and tender, encasing a vibrant filling of tart cranberries, sweet orange segments, and toasted pecans mixed with bran for added texture. The tangy fruit contrasts beautifully with the rich, buttery bread and the hint of honey. Assembled into an elegant ring, it bakes up with a beautiful spiral pattern that reveals the colorful filling. Drizzled with a simple confectioners' sugar glaze, this dessert is both visually stunning and deliciously aromatic. Its ideal for Christmas brunch, holiday parties, or as a special treat to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup finely chopped cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped orange segments, and 3 tablespoons honey.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup bran and 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans.
  4. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely before use.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the undissolved yeast, and salt.
  6. In a separate small saucepan, heat milk, water, remaining honey, and margarine until very warm (125 to 130 degrees F).
  7. Pour the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  8. Mix in 1 egg and enough of the remaining flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 to 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  10. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest on the floured surface for 10 minutes.
  11. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 16x9-inch rectangle.
  12. Spread the cooled cranberry orange nut filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  13. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough like a jelly roll.
  14. Pinch the seam to seal it securely.
  15. Place the roll, seam-side down, on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  16. Shape the roll into a ring and pinch the ends together to seal.
  17. Using a sharp knife, cut slits starting from the outer edge and going 2/3 of the way through the dough at 1-inch intervals.
  18. Turn each section cut on its side to expose the filling and create a spiral pattern.
  19. Spray the dough lightly with cooking spray, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  20. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (191C).
  21. Beat the remaining egg and brush it evenly over the dough.
  22. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  23. Tent with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if the top browns too quickly.
  24. Remove from the baking sheet and cool completely on a wire rack.
  25. In a small bowl, beat 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 5 teaspoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth (add more milk as needed for desired consistency).
  26. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled wreath before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1009.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g24%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 93.8mg32%
Sodium 2638.9mg110%
Total Carbohydrate 185.2g62%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 14.8g
Protein 26.8g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cranberry, orange, wreath, holiday, christmas, yeast, bread, pecans, glaze, dessert, braided, fruit, bran, honey, party, brunch, centerpiece, festive, winter, celebration
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