Festive Fruit Wreaths Recipes

CHRISTMAS WREATH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk powder, sugar, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and cinnamon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and extract; drizzle over warm bread.

FESTIVE FRUIT WREATHS

Steps:

• 1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and mixture is very syrupy. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, fruits and nuts. Stir until well coated. 3. Place hot cereal mixture on waxed paper. With buttered fingers, shape into wreath approximately 8 inches in diameter. Cool. Decorate with colorful candy. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or glaze with icing, if desired. Best if served the same day.