About the bake
It is tradition at Christmas to adorn your door with a seasonal wreath so why not also your dinner table? This Cranberry & Rosemary Wreath is a truly wonderful bread to share with friends and family. It is perfect for a Christmas gathering, or for a dinner party starter when served with soft gooey melted Camembert for dipping. This is also a great way to use up any leftover Cranberries after the festive period or simply enjoy any foodie cheese gifts that you might have received.
Method
Step 1:
Place the yeast, flour, oil, salt and sugar together in a bowl before gradually incorporating the warm water. You may not need to use it all.
Step 2:
Bring together the ingredients until they form a ball and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3:
Leave the dough to prove in a warm environment until it doubles in size.
Step 4:
Once the dough is ready, use your knuckles to knock back the dough, removing any air bubbles.
Step 5:
Gently fold the dried cranberries and rosemary into the loaf and knead for a few minutes until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 6:
Roll the dough up into a tight cylinder, rolling it to seal the edge. Cut it almost in half lengthways, leaving one end just joined so it resembles a pair of legs.
Step 7:
Twist the two dough lengths together then join the ends to form a Christmas wreath shape.
Step 8:
Place inside a 9” circular baking tin.
Step 9:
Cover your dough and allow to prove again until doubled in size.
Step 10:
Preheat your oven to 200°c (180°c, gas mark 6)
Step 11:
Lightly brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes or until baked throughout.
Step 12:
When ready to serve, warm your cheese in the oven ready for dipping.
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 500g Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour
- 7g Allinson's Easy Bake Yeast
- 1 tbsp Walnut oil
- 1 tsp Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 300ml Warm water
- 75g Dried cranberries
- A couple of sprigs Rosemary
- 1 Egg (free range)
- 500g Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour
For the Decoration
- 1 Camembert (large)
Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Oiled cling film or damp tea towel (for proving)
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Ingredients
For the Bread
- 500g Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour
- 7g Allinson's Easy Bake Yeast
- 1 tbsp Walnut oil
- 1 tsp Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 300ml Warm water
- 75g Dried cranberries
- A couple of sprigs Rosemary
- 1 Egg (free range)
- 500g Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour
For the Decoration
- 1 Camembert (large)
Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Oiled cling film or damp tea towel (for proving)