I am so glad to share with you this beautiful Christmas Wreath that is a great appetizer idea you can prepare for Christmas this year. It looks quite impressive and appetizing and even though it might look difficult to prepare it is quite easy and forgiving.
This wreath consists of a simple yeasted dough, filled especially for Christmas with a green, white and red filling. Therefore, I chose a spinach pesto, cheddar cheese and red pepper for the filling but feel free to use whatever fresh herbs you like best for the pesto, like basil or parsley, different types of cheese and for a more spiced appetizer sprinkle with red chili pepper flakes.
I am so excited about how this wreath turned out. It has a soft flavorful crumb and a crispy exterior. I have made it several times already and everybody loved it. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also consider making this wreath with a sweet filling, like this Cinnamon Braided Bread which is absolutely delightful.
Either sweet or savory, I hope you will try this wreath and enjoy it as much as we did. If you try it out don’t forget to tag me on Instagram, would love to see how it turned for you.
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Hi Ella
I know this is silly question.
Is this bread dough almost like a brioche.
Ivy
Yes Ivy, it’s not a silly question. Yes, the dough is like a brioche. Hope you will try it out:)
Thanks for replying! I am going to make this for Christmas lunch.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Can you make it the day before and leave it in the fridge and bake it the day of?
Yes, should work.
This is super delicious! I found this recipe (and Ella’s site) last Christmas, and this has become a favourite recipe for me and my family. I’ve made it multiple times since then, not only on Christmas 🙂 This year I am preparing it again. Thank you, Ella, I am really happy that I found your site. I have tried also several other recipes (cakes mostly), always with excellent result! Happy holidays to you and your family! 🙂
Thank you Veronika. Hope you had happy holidays as well. Wish a Happy New Year!
Absolutely stunning recipe – I have made this 5 times now and it has always been an amazing treat for family and guests.
God bless you for sharing this amazing recipe!
Thanks so much!!
How do you adapt the recipe if using fast action dried yeast?
You simply mix the yeast with the flour and add the rest of the ingredients.
Looks amazing! Can you freeze the wreath before baking, then thaw and bake the day you need it?
I think it works, but didn’t try it. What I usually do, is to freeze them after baking. I let them cool and freeze until needed.
Hi, I made this once and it worked perfectly and the second time I made it the dough was really dry after incorporating all the ingredients.
I’m curious also why not do a second prove after forming the wreath shape? There’s an old Martha recipe she doesn’t have published anymore that called for refrigerating after filling so the butter isn’t so messy and then proving afterward. Just a thought. Thank you for sharing this, I appreciate it!
It’s probably the flour, stronger flours do tend to soak up more liquid, which can make the dough a bit drier. Next time try to add a bit more milk to adjust the dough. As for the second proof, you can refrigerate it after filling and bake it later, but it’s not really needed for this recipe.